Duties and Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Adhere to the preventative maintenance program for the Community.
- Perform minor maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, AC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs through daily work orders as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
- Complete all required forms and work orders.
- Perform casual labor, such as lifting/moving items as directed by Maintenance Manager/Property Manager following appropriate safety procedures.
- Routinely inspect building mechanical systems/equipments to ensure proper performance and maintenance.
- Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, boilers, etc.
- Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition.
- Report to Maintenance Manager all problems, including items that may not be in list of responsibilities.
- Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
- Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
- Assist in maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Carry toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
- Report any and all maintenance items which include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Building Maintenance Department.
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
- Dust window blinds.
- Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
- Prepare rooms for meetings, and arrange decorations, and furniture for social or business functions.
- Assist in maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures
Work Environment
The employee performs their work in a residential environment. While primarily responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of common areas and waiting areas, they will need to have the ability to work around chemical cleaning solutions.
Position requires occasional exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk and climb stairs, climb ladders, crawl in small and tight spaces; stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds in the work environment.
- Ability to handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.
- Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk and climb stairs, climb ladders, crawl in small and tight spaces; stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds or more in the work environment.
- Ability to work around chemical cleaning solutions.
- Ability to properly use cleaning equipment (i.e. vacuum cleaner)
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Non-exempt position (hourly) and the schedule will be determine at each property/location to suit the business needs of the community. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum two (2) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy-work.
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products.
- Position requires occasional exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions.
- Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior working experience as a housekeeper, janitor, or porter for a residential building
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
