Job Title: Cleaner/Caretaker
Reports To: Property Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
This position functions as the cleaner/caretaker for properties. This individual must be able to work independently, manage time efficiently and provide excellent customer service to residents. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring proper cleaning and care for properties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITLIES
- Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Clean empty apartments as needed.
- Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens in guest units, and bathroom items.
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners.
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
- Dust window blinds.
- Observe precautions required to protect residents and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
- Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware (property specific).
- Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas (property specific).
- Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations, media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions (property specific).
- Move and arrange furniture and turn mattresses (property specific).
- Replace light bulbs (property specific).
SUVERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to handle heavy equipment (vacuum cleaners, etc).
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail as it relates to cleaning.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
- Friendly demeanor.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or 1-2 years related experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to effectively present information in written or oral form and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts of basic math skills.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The job is performed on company properties. Travel between facilities may be necessary.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Must be aware and conform to all safety requirements when in the building, operating motor vehicles, or in the field performing duties for the company.