Maintenance Custodian

2LIFE COMMUNITIES•Newton, MA

About The Position

The Maintenance Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the building and surrounding grounds, supporting daily operations and enhancing the resident experience. The role includes general custodial work, basic maintenance tasks, event-room setups, and support for apartment inspections and turnovers. The employee must work a flexible schedule that may include weekends. Overtime and coverage for additional shifts may be required, and schedules are subject to change. The position calls for at least one year of general labor or semi-skilled experience in a multifamily or commercial property, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions. The employee must communicate effectively in spoken and written English, have good interpersonal skills, be comfortable working with older adults, and hold a valid Massachusetts driver's license. Basic computer skills are preferred. The job involves frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, as well as standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience in a general labor or semi-skilled position in a multifamily or commercial property.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting skills.
Ability to safely and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Good interpersonal skills and sensitivity to and comfort working with older adults.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Valid Massachusetts driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general upkeep and cleanliness of buildings, including mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, waxing, and buffing floors.
Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the exterior building and grounds.
Remove snow from walkways, steps, and parking lots as directed, and salt or sand areas as instructed.
Set up program and special-function rooms as scheduled.
Perform basic maintenance under the guidance of the maintenance supervisor, including installing garbage disposals, patching and painting walls, changing locks, repairing maintenance equipment, and monitoring or replacing light bulbs, air filters, and smoke detector batteries.
Monitor and handle building compacting machines and containers as needed.
Assist with routine annual apartment inspections (HUD/MHFA) as scheduled and with the supervisor.
Assist with apartment turnovers by removing furniture and debris from vacant apartments in accordance with 2Life policies and regulations.
Report observed unsafe practices to management.
May accompany external contractors to tenant units as a Maintenance Monitor and observe their work.