Caretaker

Thiestalle • Buffalo, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Thies & Talle Management, Inc., a leading property management company with over forty years of experience in the multi-housing industry, is now hiring a Full-time Caretaker to work at four of our apartment communities located in Monticello, Albertville & Buffalo, MN. Caretaking duties include light yard maintenance and cleaning of apartment turnovers and common areas. Some night & weekend hours required. Must be reliable. Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMARY: The person in the Caretaker position provides cleaning and minor maintenance of all buildings on-site for which he/she is responsible, including maintaining the lawn and the surrounding property. The Caretaker communicates regularly and effectively with residents, staff, and all levels of management.

Requirements

• Some experience in housekeeping, caretaking, or janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to understand written and verbal directions.
• Ability to read and follow instructions on safety information for cleaning supplies.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Needs to be able to assess a situation based upon available date and information and make timely and appropriate decisions.
• This job requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Needs ability to follow oral and written instructions and prioritize job duties.
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• Regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality are needed to be available to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, and outside vendors during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Must be available on evenings and weekends at beginning and end of month to work on apartment turnovers to clean and ready apartments from vacating residents for new occupants.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all common areas and leasing office.
• Cleans vacant units and prepares units for new occupancy. This includes cleaning all appliances, cabinets, cupboards, heating registers, light fixtures, blinds, closets, etc.
• Picks-up trash on property and maintains clean and safe exterior environment.
• Performs snow and ice removal including snowblowing, shoveling, and putting down salt, using a pick to remove ice build-up on sidewalks and walkways, parking lots, roofs, and common spaces.
• Keeps parking areas clean and well maintained.
• Notifies supervisor of any resident or safety issues.
• Interacts positively with residents to maintain good communication and resident relations.
• Accurately completes paperwork such as service requests and timesheets.
• Communicates with management on changes, maintenance needs and tenant issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed