Maintenance Custodian

2LIFE COMMUNITIES•Newton, MA

3d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Maintenance Custodian maintains the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the building and surrounding grounds, supporting daily operations and a positive resident experience. The role includes general custodial work, basic maintenance, snow removal, room setups, apartment turnover assistance, and support for scheduled inspections. The employee may also accompany external contractors to tenant units and observe their work. The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends. Overtime and coverage for additional shifts may be required, and schedules are subject to change. The job involves regular standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing, as well as using arms, hands, and fingers to reach, lift, pull, push, and feel. The employee must safely and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 1 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 comfort and sensitivity working with older adults.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
Ability to perform the job's physical demands, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain 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, 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) alongside the supervisor, as scheduled.
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.