Janitorial with light Maintenance (Exodus)

Aeon•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aeon is seeking a Building Technician for Exodus, a 72-home permanent supportive housing community in Downtown Minneapolis. Developed in partnership with St. Olaf Catholic Church, Exodus provides deeply affordable studio apartments for individuals transitioning out of homelessness. The Building Technician helps keep the property clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors. The hands-on work focuses primarily on cleaning and property upkeep, along with groundskeeping, trash removal, apartment turns, and basic maintenance. The position suits someone who takes pride in their work, notices property needs, and can manage daily responsibilities with limited direction. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no on-call responsibilities, and reports directly to the Property Manager. The position is based in person at the assigned property, with occasional work at Aeon’s Central Office, training facilities, or other properties as needed. The regular schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; flexibility may be needed for resident events, community activities, meetings, or other property-related responsibilities. The position pays $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience and skillset. The role requires physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional cleaning or janitorial experience.
Ability to complete cleaning, groundskeeping, trash removal, and basic maintenance work independently and efficiently.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn.
Ability to communicate and work respectfully with residents, coworkers, partners, and others from different backgrounds and experiences.
Commitment to learning about and participating in Aeon’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Resourcefulness, problem-solving ability, relationship-building, and a commitment to excellence.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
Ability to conduct property tours and inspections through hallways, stairwells, leasing offices, common areas, and vacant or occupied apartments, including navigating multiple floors and uneven surfaces.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to reach above and below the shoulders and use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and pull.
Ability to work outdoors in rain, cold, heat, or other adverse weather.
Ability to quickly respond to sights and sounds that may pose a threat to people or property.

Responsibilities

Clean shared areas, including hallways, community spaces, offices, and restrooms, to keep them sanitary and welcoming.
Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, sanitize, and clean glass and other building surfaces.
Monitor property conditions and address cleaning and upkeep needs as they arise.
Collect and remove trash from common areas, grounds, and designated areas, and keep dumpster and trash areas clean.
Pick up litter and debris and maintain entrances, walkways, and exterior areas.
Complete routine groundskeeping and outdoor property upkeep.
Assist with seasonal tasks, including light snow removal and salting or sanding walkways.
Perform basic maintenance tasks, such as snaking toilets, changing light bulbs and furnace filters, replacing smoke detector batteries, and installing blinds.
Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing assigned cleaning and minor repair work.
Identify maintenance or property concerns and communicate needs requiring additional repair or support.
Complete assigned work in a timely manner and keep the Property Manager informed of issues that may affect the property or residents.
Participate in Aeon’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.