Maintenance Cleaner

PK Management, A leading property management company in the multi-housing industry, has an opening for a Full-Time Maintenance Cleaner. We are seeking a self-motivated and a career-minded individual to join our team. Great benefits including health, life, vacation and 401K! Professional and friendly work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the appearance of property, vacant units and public access areas including the office and amenity rooms, cleaning apartments after move-out and preparing them for new residents. The position may also be responsible for the overall upkeep of the property landscape and exterior image. This may include cleaning of driveways, park- ing lots, curbs and dumpster areas, maintaining flowerbeds, plants and grass areas as well as snow removal and pool cleaning. It is also responsible for inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. This position operates within and contributes to an environ- ment in compliance with Fair Housing laws and Equal Employment Opportunity.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED (beneficial)

Work Experience: 1 year janitorial or housekeeping experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Not necessary; valid driver’s license may be required by property.

Primary Responsibilities

Cleaning all common areas of the property, which may include the leasing office, model suites, vacant suites, laundry rooms, fitness room, community room, business center, guest suite, party room, restroom, stairwell, storage area, boiler room, maintenance shop and elevators.

Trash pick-up in all common areas and maintenance of the compactor area.

Check supplies and replace, as needed, in all restrooms.

Check light bulbs around the property and replace, as needed (i.e., exit signs).

Reset breakers, replace fuses.

Replace smoke detectors and batteries, as needed.

Change air filters, clean coils, clean out drain pans and condensate drain lines, as needed.

Use a plunger or auger to open blocked drains.

Vacuum and shampoo carpeting, as needed.

Paint suites, as needed.

Strip and wax floors, as needed.

Wash windows, as needed.

Clean and maintain pool, if applicable, including testing, operating filters and backwashing.

Repair Drywall when needed.

Prepares, cleans, and tapes all jobsite.

Paint and use painting tools.

Operate snow blower, shovel snow and spread salt, as needed.

Light landscaping, as needed (i.e., weeding, watering).

Deliver letters, flyers, newsletters, etc., to residents.

Be available for quick response per company policy if on-call duties are required.

Attend and participate in staff meetings as required or requested.

Other responsibilities as assigned by Property Manager or Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.

Essential Skills and Abilities

Communication/Language Skills – ability to comprehend safety rules and warning labels, ability to communicate with residents and staff members, ability to follow instructions.

Coordinating Skills – ability to prioritize daily tasks and prioritize with other staff members for vacant units.

Leadership Skills – desire to learn new things, take responsibility for tasks and train contractors, as needed.

Manual Skills – ability to operate compactor, blower, pressure washer and carpet cleaning equipment, paint sprayer, ability to pick up trash and spread salt, as needed.

Maintenance Skills – ability to repair equipment used on the job.

Mathematical Skills – ability to use basic math in measuring cleaning chemicals.