Housekeeper

The position: The Housekeeper is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and multifamily buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Perform regular custodial duties around the property and maintain the common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash
• Complete grounds work as directed by Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager which may include picking up trash, clean dumpster areas, trash rooms and trash chutes, blowing the parking area and sidewalks, removing debris, power washing, etc.
• Thoroughly clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, bugs in lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Collaborate effectively with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to ensure seamless property maintenance, fostering teamwork and cooperation.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing resident well-being.
• Keep property in top-notch condition. This involves maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds, delivering notices to apartments and performing tasks like interior and exterior painting.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or GED – Preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders and access various areas of the property
• May be required to push or pull items and reach overhead
• May be required to bend, stoop or kneel
• May require dexterity of hands and fingers and ability to grasp tools
• Must be able to see to perform inspections and read computer screens
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting heavier items with assistance of team members or lifting equipment
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• This role is based on site and requires that the employee spend time outside with exposure to the elements.
• May require working in confined spaces, heights and potentially hazardous areas

This job title is associated with Apartment Maintenance, Groundskeeper, Porter or Housekeeper