Custodian - Peace Lake

Millennia Housing Management • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Millennia Companies is seeking a Custodian. The Custodian is responsible for the overall upkeep of the property’s public areas, common areas, exteriors, vacant units, model units, floor care, and trash removal. The Custodian also assists with litter pick-up, sidewalk cleaning, snow removal, and maintenance and cleaning duties. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor (on properties with over 300 units) or Property Manager (On properties with less than 300 units).

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year of experience working in maintenance, custodial, or groundskeeping role in any industry preferred.
• Ability to read the English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions is required.
• Possess basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify and repair defective system components.
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Excellent communication skills are critical, including verbal and written.
• Must possess superior customer service, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, propose workable solutions, and implement corrective actions in all situations.
• Able to influence effectively; gain support for new ideas and approaches across multiple stakeholders with varying agendas and shifting priorities
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting, and business operations.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A strong strategic and business mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in maintenance, custodial, or groundskeeping role in any industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and carry out work orders and requests promptly, thoroughly, and efficiently.
• Carry out cleaning schedules and functions.
• Performs necessary inspections of exteriors, units, equipment, and systems to determine cleaning needed.
• Performs necessary inspections of grounds, parking, and fields to determine work needed.
• Perform a variety of groundskeeping functions.
• Record work, cleaning, and improvements performed.
• Inventory, care for and maintain cleaning products, equipment, materials, and other supplies owned by the property and/or the management company.
• Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Diagnose issues, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Perform a variety of cleaning functions.
• Apply chemicals.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties.
• Operate and comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Maintain the required uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and courteous attitude at all times.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated.
• This position requires regular and predictable attendance as an essential function of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Background Check Process Employment with Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. is contingent on completing a complete background check process, including reference, pre-employment drug testing, credit, and criminal background review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED