Caretaker

Description
Competitive Wages and Great Benefits!
Trellis Mgmt has been managing properties in the Twin Cities, surrounding metro area since 1990. We are a professional management company that prides itself on excellence in our high standards of property maintenance and the respectful treatment of our residents in all of the buildings and
communities we serve. With over 50 properties and 4500 units, we hire the most skilled and knowledgeable individuals in their respective careers to drive business success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Caretaker/Janitor is responsible for the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the apartment building. You will have to organize and prioritize each day in order to accomplish the daily required job duties (listed below). You will also be responsible for unit turn-overs and assisting with snow removal.
Specific Duties:
General Cleaning:
Cleaning is to be completed on a regular basis. The common areas of the buildings are to be kept neat and clean at all times. This includes, but is not limited to:
Vacuum carpeting.
Sweep, wash and mop tile and concrete floors
Clean windows including tracks and screens
Dust and wipe down baseboards, walls, railings, ledges and screens
Spot clean walls
Clean doors, including the window glass as needed
Replace inoperable light bulbs and wash light fixtures
Sweep, mop and wax laundry room floors
Clean laundry rooms, including Washers & Dryers daily
Cleaning of 14 buildings, unit turnovers
On call for snow removal
Grounds:
Keep grounds clean of debris and ensure all trash is in the dumpsters prior to pick-up
Water lawn, flowers and shrubs as needed
Monitor parking lot and advise Manager of parking violators
Ensure the sidewalks, stairs and building entrances are free of snow and ice at all times, this would include light snowfalls (mopping, shoveling, sweeping)
Apply ice melt to walkways, entrances and stairs as needed
Clean dumpster areas as needed
Monitor and report inoperable exterior lighting
Monitor and report needed repairs at the development
Apartment Turnover Cleaning:
General:
Remove items from vacated apartments
Cleaning all appliances, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets
All heat registers must be wiped down - be sure all pieces are attached
Clean ceiling fan blades if there is one in the apartment
Make sure all light bulbs are in good working order
Check ceiling corners for cobwebs
Dust breaker box, inside and out
Make a list of any repairs, replacements that need to be done
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to act quickly, calmly, and professionally in emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to do physical activities, such as bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing & pulling, and lift 50 lbs.
The Caretaker will work 40 hours per week. This position may require working other than regular scheduled hours as needed, including weekends.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Paid training
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Custodial/Janitorial/Cleaning: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License & vehicle insurance (Required)
Work Location: In person

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