Janitor Non Union (64809)

The Habitat Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the property and helping provide a safe, secure, comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role follows directives from the Community Manager and conducts work in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing requirements. The position performs custodial and grounds work, maintains the property's curb appeal, completes building walk-downs, handles vacant-unit trash-outs, and strips and waxes assigned floors. It also supports preventative maintenance and safety by monitoring property conditions, reporting hazards, following chemical-storage and safety-item guidelines, and assisting with apartment move-in and move-out inspections. The Janitor maintains an accurate daily timekeeping record and participates in an emergency standby schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. The Habitat Company is a multi-state residential real estate management and development organization with approximately 500 team members. The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefits offered through the company.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills.
Full-time maintenance or janitorial experience, or experience in a related field.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience stripping and waxing floors.
Experience working in residential communities.

Responsibilities

Conduct business in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing requirements.
Perform activities that maintain essential environmental services and resident comfort and security.
Conduct daily building walk-downs and replace burned-out bulbs in hallways and stairwells and batteries in emergency lighting as needed.
Maintain the property's curb appeal.
Complete trash-outs of vacant units within 48 hours.
Strip and wax assigned floors quarterly.
Monitor supplies and advise the supervisor of needed items.
Attend company meetings when requested.
Maintain an accurate daily timekeeping record using the Paycom timekeeping system.
Follow company guidelines for proper chemical storage and keep Maintenance Data Sheets current and accessible.
Monitor the physical condition of the property and immediately report unsafe conditions, such as broken steps, open holes, faulty exterior lights or door locks, inoperable smoke detectors, and gas leaks.
Promote a safety-first attitude among maintenance staff and residents and follow company guidelines for wearing safety items.
Perform custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Assist with grounds work when necessary.
Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Know the locations of water and gas cutoffs, apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts.
Assist with apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
Perform other related duties as assigned.