Residential Property Caretaker

The Goodman Group, LLC•Golden Valley, MN

20d

About The Position

Caretakers help maintain guest and resident satisfaction by keeping interior and exterior common areas and available units clean, pleasant, and well maintained. The Caretaker I position focuses primarily on cleaning at The Liberty Apartments and Townhomes, a 242-unit community in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The role also involves maintaining the community’s curb appeal, interacting positively with residents, reporting resident or safety concerns, and following applicable fair housing and workplace safety requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Be capable of performing the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
Maintain regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality during scheduled hours.
Be able to work nights and weekends upon request.
Work overtime as needed and be available on an on-call basis.
Be available on the last and first days of the month for apartment turns.
Have outstanding customer service skills.
Be well organized with excellent attention to detail.
Be able to work independently and have excellent time-management skills.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Be proficient in written and spoken English.
Be able to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior housekeeping, caretaking, or janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

Keep lobbies, office areas, elevators, entryways, and hallways clean and orderly, including washing windows and floors, dusting light fixtures and mailboxes, and vacuuming rugs and carpet.
Maintain laundry and storage rooms, including wiping down washers, dryers, and laundry tubs.
Replace light bulbs in common areas and stairwells as needed.
Thoroughly clean vacant apartments and prepare them promptly for the next resident.
Empty trash receptacles as scheduled and keep grounds and dumpster areas free of debris.
Shovel sidewalks in winter and apply salt to remove ice when necessary.
Care for, maintain, and inventory property- or management-company-owned supplies and equipment.
Handle heavy cleaning jobs upon request.
Notify a supervisor about maintenance needs, resident issues, safety issues, or changes.
Wear an employer-provided uniform during work hours, if provided.
Interact positively with residents and contribute to resident satisfaction.
Represent the community with professionalism and integrity and contribute to its cleanliness and curb appeal.
Comply with industry Fair Housing rules and regulations, company policies, and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager.