Apartment Janitor

CMHA - Kootenays Branch; Trail; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Housing Job Match in Trail, BC is seeking a part-time janitorial and office support staff member. The role involves cleaning common areas, minor maintenance, and assisting the Property Manager with routine office tasks.

You will help with tenant turnover cleaning, light maintenance, and support communications with tenants. A Grade 10 education and basic computer skills are required, with a background in cleaning or office work preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 10 education.
• Six months of recent related janitorial and office experience.
• Computer knowledge and skills are required.
• Clear Criminal Record for working with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of local community resources and awareness of local cultural diversity & local social sector issues.
• Ability to operate standard cleaning machinery and office equipment; strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash and disinfect common areas of the building.
• Collect and dispose of refuse and maintain clean refuse areas.
• Deep clean units during turnovers for new tenants.
• Maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
• Perform minor office tasks and provide general office support.
• Assist with tenant intake and move-in/move-out inspections.

Skills

Janitorial

Office work

Computer skills

Criminal record

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Buffing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Office printers

Multi-line phones

Job description

HOURS:

12 hours per week; 9am – 1pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs routine cleaning, minor maintenance and minor groundskeeping of the common areas of the apartment building and assists with unit turnovers.Performs routine office tasks to support the work of the Property Manager, when required.This position bridges the gap between property management and maintenance.

Duties:

1. Cleans,washes anddisinfects common areas (hallways, lobbies, stairwells, bathrooms, laundry areas, etc)of the apartment building including windows, ceilings,floor,carpets,air vents, walls, furniture, elevators, and blinds by methods such as dusting, scrubbing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, using various manual and powercleaning equipment.
2. Collectsanddisposesof refuse andmaintainscleanrefuseareas;performsspotclean-upsas required.
3. When required will provide deep cleaning for unit turnovers such as cleaning appliances, windows, baseboards, floors and bathrooms to ensure the unit is prepared for a new tenant.
4. Maintainsandcleansparkinglotsandsidewalksusinghandbrooms,rakes,shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, and other refuse.
5. Performsminoroffice tasks such as delivering tenant notices, filing, receiving tenant information, and checking phone messages.
6. Providegeneral office support as directed by the Property Manager
7. Assist with tenant intake, move-in and move-out inspections as required.This may include completing forms and scheduling appointments
8. Setsupfurnitureforfunctionsandmeetings.Maintainsvariouslogs,keyregistersandother records;assistsin takinginventory;ordersandmaintainsjanitorial equipment and supplies.
9. Engage and communicate with tenants in a professional, respectful manner, facilitating and offering encouragement and supporting positive interactions.
10. Decorate facility lobby areas and maintain lobby bulletin board with suitable local events, general information for seniors, information on health and safety, etc
11. Performs other related duties asrequired.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade 10 education
• Six months of recent related janitorial and office experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Computer knowledge and skills are required.
• Clear Criminal Record for working with vulnerable populations
• Knowledge of local community resources and awareness of local cultural diversity & local social sector issues
• Ability to operate standard cleaning machinery (buffers, vacuums) and office equipment (printers, multi-line phones); strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance procedures and manuals.
• Ability to manage occasional stressful, emergency and crisis situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse economic, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act is an asset but not required
• Physically capable of performing light maintenance and able to lift 25lbs (12kg).

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, bend, twist, lift moderately heavy items, climb ladder up to 5 feet, and move supplies or furniture throughout a shift.