What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caretaker III position at Cherry Court Apartments?
Who We Are:
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Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
- Employee Support Program (ESP)
- Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
- Educational Support
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 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.
Reports to: Property Manager
Summary
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 III is responsible for cleaning and office leasing as assigned by the Property Manager.
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
- Assist with leasing duties including conducting tours, complete paperwork and other administrative duties
- Assist with property marketing and advertising needs
- Assist with lease renewals, inspections, and communication with residents
- 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.
- 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
- Perform any necessary repairs to improve the overall quality of the property
- 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
- Notifies supervisor of any resident or safety issues such as maintenance needs, resident issues or changes
- Accurately complete paperwork such as service request and timesheets
- Must 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
- 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
- Fluent in English, verbal and written
