Caretaker

Hornig Companies • Hudson, WI

11d

About The Position

Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. Hornig Companies is a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words, our ownership and employees live these values every day. Nominated a Top Workplace ten years in a row! Hanley Place, Brookstone Townhomes, and Gray's Landing, subsidiaries of Hornig Companies, seek a full-time reliable and detail-oriented Multi-Site Property Caretaker/Cleaner to join our team. Attention to detail and the ability to manage time and meet deadlines are key components of this role.

Requirements

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, caretaking or janitorial experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds regularly.
• Have the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Have the ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
• Have the ability to push and pull throughout the course of a work day
• Able to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with employees, residents and vendors
• Have the ability to manage time, balance and meet deadlines
• Have the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and following instructions on work orders and safety information on cleaning supplies
• Able to review and enter information in several different computer programs and phone applications
• Able to maintain regular on-site attendance
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and following instructions on work orders and safety information on cleaning supplies
• Ability to review and enter information in several different computer programs and phone applications
• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license and meet car insurance requirements

Nice To Haves

• Multi-housing experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders via an internet-based phone application
• Communicate professionally with residents, staff, and management
• Maintain property cleanliness and curb appeal
• Report maintenance and repair concerns that cannot be resolved immediately
• Maintain regular communication with the Property Manager (phone, text, email required)
• Assist with emergency maintenance triage and lockouts as needed
• Cover other assigned properties when requested
• Inspect and clean all building common areas daily (entryways, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, community rooms)
• Vacuum carpeted areas at least twice per week
• Clean interior windows within reach and maintain light fixtures
• Keep laundry rooms clean, remove lint, wipe down machines, and prevent storage misuse
• Clean and prepare vacant units for new occupancy (deep or light cleaning)
• Complete Spring/Fall cleaning projects and additional seasonal tasks as needed
• Sweep entrances, parking lots, and sidewalks
• Perform snow removal down to bare concrete, including mailboxes and outdoor trash/recycling areas
• Plant, water, and maintain exterior flower pots and landscaping areas

Benefits

• Culture of positivity, voted Top Workplace - ten years in a row!
• Small company family values in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
• Ownership and management respect for building and grounds knowledge
• Company paid lunches and on-going training
• Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees