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Currently Hiring For 4 Positions (Job Openings are posted below Job Application Process):
To apply for a posted position, submit a complete application packet by the posted deadline. An application packet includes:
- A completed GJHA Employment Application - Filling in blanks with "see resume" is unacceptable.
Link to fillable PDF Application is in the left column & directly above this section. Application must be signed. If you wish to digitally sign the application, you will need to download it and use Adobe Reader instead of filling it out in your web browser. Otherwise fill out in browser, print, sign by hand and then re-scan. - A resume
- A cover letter
Application packets can be emailed to human.resources@gjha.org or dropped off in person at 8 Foresight Circe. Applications and attachments returned in person to the Housing Authority must be in a sealed envelope. To be considered for employment with GJHA, you must submit an application packet which includes a completed GJHA employment application, resume, and cover letter. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an application.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS (As of 5.31.23)
Maintenance Technician - Focuses in Building Maintenance (1)
The Grand Junction Housing Authority (GJHA) is looking for a quality individual to join our team as a Maintenance Technician working primarily in building maintenance.
As a Maintenance Technician at GJHA, you will put your best troubleshooting skills to work at an organization that takes pride in fostering a community in which families and individuals have an inviting and safe place to call home. If you pride yourself on a job well done and are a natural problem solver, then this is the job for you!
Our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for quality and timely general apartment maintenance and repair to ensure apartment homes and other property facilities are in good working order. Responsibilities include preparing apartments for move-in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units; electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures; plumbing, carpentry, and locks. Most building maintenance is completed in occupied or unoccupied apartment units. Other responsibilities include grounds work to include mowing, pruning, fence repairs, weed removal, leaf removal, irrigation repairs, cleaning areas around dumpsters, and removing snow. Currently, we are looking for someone to fill a role that will work primarily in building maintenance, but possibly be asked to complete some grounds maintenance at times of organization necessity.
The ideal candidate has the ability to do the following:
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Must treat people with respect and work with integrity and professional ethics, upholding the agency’s values and mission. Represents the agency in a positive, professional and ethical manner at all times.
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Monitor and manage assigned work orders through an electronic work order system. Performs electronic recordkeeping related to labor hours and materials used. Monitor and utilize electronic communications such as email, text messages, electronic team meetings through different software platforms and respond accordingly.
The pay range for this non-exempt position is $18.41/hour - $25.82/ hour and would be eligible for discretionary, performance-based bonuses. The position is benefit eligible with a benefit menu that includes health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off accruals, and holiday pay. Outside of scheduled on-call hours, the weekly schedule is typically 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with the possibility of occasional overtime. This position must be available to work on-call and respond to 24-hour call outs as assigned. This position requires full time work in-person, on site. EOE
Maintenance Technician Job Description
Deadline for application packet submittal: Accepting application packets until the position is filled.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator
The Grand Junction Housing Authority (GJHA) is looking for a people person to join our Supportive Services Team as the FSS Coordinator.
As the FSS Coordinator at GJHA, you will put your case working skills to work at an organization that takes pride in fostering a community in which families and individuals have an inviting and safe place to call home. If you pride yourself on being able to assist people in achieving their goals, enjoy case management, and building positive relationships in the community, then this is the job for you!
Our FSS Coordinator is responsible to coordinate the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, as required by the Grand Junction Housing Authority's Action Plan and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) rules and regulations where applicable. The FSS coordinator will recruit FSS participants from current Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants. This position is responsible for maintaining HCV files on all FSS participants as well as maintain HCV Home Ownership files on five disabled homeownership participants. This position assumes responsibility for case management including development of contacts with service providers and agencies for referrals and the ongoing case management responsibility.
The ideal candidate has the ability to do the following:
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Must treat people with respect and work with integrity and professional ethics, upholding the agency’s values and mission. Represents the agency in a positive, professional and ethical manner at all times.
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Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with area human service agencies and informs and refers clients appropriately.
The pay range for this non-exempt position is $18.41/hour - $25.82/ hour and would be eligible for discretionary, performance-based bonuses. The position is benefit eligible with a benefit menu that includes health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off accruals, and holiday pay. Outside of scheduled on-call hours, the weekly schedule is typically 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with the possibility of occasional overtime. This position requires full time work in-person, on site. EOE
Deadline for application packet submittal: Accepting application packets until the position is filled.
(Application Submittal Process is listed at the top of this page)
Eligibility Technician (2)
As an Eligibility Technician for the Grand Junction Housing Authority, you would be responsible for greeting and assisting clients in a courteous, professional manner with determining initial eligibility for Grand Junction Housing Authority (GJHA) Programs in compliance with GJHA policies and procedures and appropriate program rules and regulations, where applicable.
You will interact and serve a diverse population of individuals and learn the complex regulations and policies. Your customer service skills are paramount, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and build relationships is a must.
The ideal candidate has the ability to do the following:
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Must treat people with respect and work with integrity and professional ethics, upholding the agency’s values and mission. Represents the agency in a positive, professional and ethical manner at all times.
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Answers accurately, citizens’ requests for information, both in person and over the telephone, about housing assistance provided by GJHA and general information about other housing agencies. Must be cordial and helpful in providing information so that the citizen has a good understanding of the process of applying for housing assistance.
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Supports other staff members in performance of their job responsibilities, including limited typing of routine correspondence as related to programs; i.e., waiting list purge letters, eligibility and annual recertification notices, notices of evictions, and responses to general inquiries of Programs.
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Adapts well to change in the work environment. Works with frequent interruptions and responds calmly and professionally to emergency situations. Demonstrates the ability to provide quality services to a culturally diverse population.
The hiring pay range for this non-exempt position is $15.82/hour - $17.00/hr. and would be eligible for discretionary, performance-based bonuses. The position is benefit eligible with a benefit menu that includes health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off accruals, and holiday pay. The schedule is typically 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with the possibility of occasional overtime and the ability to work an approved flexible schedule. This position requires full time work in-person as this position serves our front reception for walk-in customers. EOE
Eligibility Technician Job Description
Deadline for application packet submittal: Accepting application packets until the position is filled.
(Application Submittal Process is listed at the top of this page)
Grand Junction Housing Authority (Employer) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability or veteran status. It is our intent that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decision be based on job-related factors.
