Caretaker

Who We Are:

Cedars 94 Apartments is seeking a Caretaker I to join their property team! This complex boasts 238 resident options including studio, 1- & 2-bedroom options, along with pool, sauna, business center, community room, and the conveniences of Minneapolis.

Summary of Role:

Caretakers are integral to the success of our communities and play a key role in maintaining high levels of guest and resident satisfaction. Caretakers are largely responsible for “first impressions” by keeping all interior and exterior common areas and available units of the community clean, pleasant and well maintained. The Caretaker I position is primarily responsible for cleaning.

Platinum Service:

Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Shift:

Monday - Sunday (rotating schedule)

Wage:

$16 per hour

Why Work for Us:

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• FSA & HSA Account Options
• Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Rent Discounts *if you live on-site
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
• Employee Support Program (EAP)
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations

• Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Maintain clean and orderly lobbies, office areas, elevators, entryways and hallways, including window and floor washing, dusting light fixtures, mailboxes, vacuuming area rugs and hallway carpet.
• Maintain laundry and storage rooms in pristine condition, including wiping down washers, dryers, and laundry tubs.
• Replace light bulbs in the lobbies, elevators, entryways, hallways, or stairwells when necessary.
• Thoroughly clean vacant apartments and prepare them timely for the next resident.
• Empty all trash receptacles as scheduled and keep grounds free of debris, including the areas in and around dumpsters.
• Keep sidewalks shoveled in the winter and add salt to remove ice when necessary.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or management company.
• Tackle heavy cleaning jobs upon request.
• Notify supervisor of any resident or safety issues such as maintenance needs, resident issues or changes.
• Wear uniforms, if provided by Employer, during all work hours.
• Interact positively with residents to maintain high levels of resident satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity as a representative of the community.
• Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community.
• Comply with all industry Fair Housing rules and regulations.
• Operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Property Manager.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
• Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, guests and outside vendors during regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Required to work on an on-call basis.
• Must be available on the last and first day of the month for turns.
• Outstanding customer services skills.
• Is well organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Prior experience in housekeeping, caretaking or janitorial experience is preferred.
• Proficient in English, verbal and written.