Caretaker

Affordable Housing Alliance•Keansburg, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caretaker is a live-in position at Viking House in Keansburg. The role supports the safe and smooth operation of the property by providing access to vendors and visitors, carrying out routine maintenance, preparing vacant rooms for occupancy, maintaining supplies and records, and responding to emergencies. The Caretaker is the primary point of contact for tenants, addresses concerns, enforces building rules, and oversees lawn maintenance and snow removal. Compensation includes an efficiency unit at Viking House and a $200 bi-weekly stipend. Hours are on call/as needed.

Requirements

One year of experience in dwelling maintenance.
Valid New Jersey driver's license.
Ability to climb stairs, access crawl spaces and attics, and lift up to 50 pounds without injury.
Ability to use machinery such as lawn mowers, weed whackers, and snow blowers.
Ability to respond to and repair minor maintenance problems, including unclogging toilets, fixing light fixtures and switches, changing light bulbs, repairing leaky faucets and door locks, and installing blinds.
Willingness to enforce house rules and regulations.
Ability to pass a drug test upon employment.
Ability to pass a criminal background check upon employment.
If required to drive an agency vehicle, a New Jersey driver's license in good standing with no more than six points.

Responsibilities

Meet vendors, inspectors, visitors, and others and provide access to the site as appropriate.
Respond to minor maintenance problems and report major maintenance concerns to the Director of Property Management.
Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning common areas, replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and making minor repairs to rooms and facilities.
Prepare vacant rooms for new tenants by cleaning, making necessary repairs, and ensuring rooms meet occupancy standards.
Recommend purchases in accordance with the prescribed budget.
Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies, maintenance tools, and other items needed for building operations.
Report and assist with emergencies such as fires, plumbing issues, or other critical incidents, coordinating with appropriate staff, authorities, or service providers as needed.
Address lawn maintenance and snow removal, including salting sidewalks, stairs, and other exterior surfaces.
Log snow removal efforts.
Clean bathrooms, hallways, common areas, and light fixtures.
Maintain site security and respond to emergencies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, room keys, tenant information, and other building-operation data.
Maintain laundry facilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, address concerns or complaints, enforce building rules and regulations, and mediate resident conflicts when necessary.
Post information about local activities and resident services.
Maintain building inspection reports, registrations, fire certificates, and other documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to ensure the safe and continued operation of the property.