Exterior Housekeeper (Janitorial)

Maintenance & Subsidiaries•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Exterior Housekeeper maintains the cleanliness, appearance, and presentation of assigned exterior areas at a luxury shopping center. The role helps create a welcoming first impression for shoppers, retailers, visitors, and property management by keeping entrances, sidewalks, walkways, parking areas, landscaped surroundings, outdoor seating areas, and other designated spaces clean and orderly. The position requires dependable, proactive, detail-oriented work and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and curb appeal. The Exterior Housekeeper conducts regular walkthroughs, responds to cleaning and safety needs, uses approved equipment and appropriate methods for high-end exterior materials, and communicates maintenance concerns to supervisors. The work is outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, and other repetitive physical activity.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining an upscale property's appearance.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a professional work ethic.
Ability to work independently and follow assigned routes, schedules, and cleaning checklists.
Ability to recognize cleaning deficiencies and take initiative to correct them.
Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment after appropriate training.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical activities throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment within the physical requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Ability to communicate professionally with shoppers, retailers, vendors, coworkers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in commercial janitorial, exterior maintenance, hospitality, or property housekeeping.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of assigned exterior areas throughout the shopping center.
Conduct routine walkthroughs and remove litter, debris, leaves, cigarette butts, and other visible waste.
Keep entrances, building facades, sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and storefront approaches clean and presentable.
Clean exterior doors, entryway glass, and other accessible glass surfaces as assigned.
Sweep sidewalks, walkways, plazas, courtyards, and other paved areas.
Empty exterior trash receptacles, replace liners, and keep containers clean and free of overflow.
Clean and maintain outdoor seating areas, benches, tables, and designated gathering spaces.
Remove cobwebs, dust, dirt, and buildup from accessible exterior fixtures, entryways, and designated architectural features.
Monitor parking areas, curbs, parking islands, and pedestrian zones for litter and debris.
Maintain loading areas, service corridors, and designated back-of-house exterior spaces.
Identify and report spills, stains, graffiti, damaged fixtures, overflowing containers, and other conditions requiring attention.
Respond promptly to exterior spills and cleaning needs to help prevent safety hazards.
Assist with removing leaves and other seasonal debris from walkways, entrances, and designated paved areas.
Operate approved cleaning equipment, including blowers, vacuums, and pressure-washing equipment, when trained and authorized.
Use appropriate cleaning products and methods to protect specialty paving, natural stone, decorative finishes, and other high-end exterior materials.
Keep cleaning carts, tools, equipment, and supply storage areas clean and orderly.
Follow company safety procedures, property guidelines, and environmental requirements.
Communicate with supervisors about maintenance concerns, safety hazards, supply shortages, and areas needing additional attention.
Perform additional exterior cleaning and housekeeping duties as assigned by management.
Maintain professional conduct with guests, tenants, visitors, coworkers, vendors, and management.
Work safely around vehicles, pedestrians, deliveries, and active shopping center operations, and protect landscaping, exterior finishes, and architectural features.