Building Custodian

Ashley Management Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pet insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Ashley Management Corporation is seeking a Building Custodian for POWERS BLDG in Rochester, NY. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, performing routine cleaning, minor repairs, and property upkeep.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, maintaining curb appeal, coordinating with managers and contractors, and ensuring a safe, show-ready property. A valid driver's license and ability to work on-call are required.

Qualifications

• No specific education required; 1–2 years of experience in property maintenance or related field preferred.
• Must diagnose and repair basic plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry.
• Must repair stairs, floors, and common maintenance items with safety in mind.
• Must have valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and clean driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical condition of the property per company standards and complete work orders.
• Be vigilant about curb appeal and safety; report safety or repair issues immediately.
• Organize and prioritize service requests and repairs within 24 hours or per policy.
• Keep vacant suites show-ready and ready for occupancy.
• Monitor contractors on site and report unsafe or inappropriate observations.
• Assist with purchasing supplies and following established procedures.
• Monitor inventory of parts and supplies.
• Provide high level customer service to tenants, employees, vendors and supervisors.
• Assist with preventive maintenance to minimize emergencies and external contractor use.
• Be available to serve on-call; extended hours may be required.
• Attend training to maintain skills and safety standards.
• Maintain hazard communications and promote safe work practices.
• Contract with outside vendors when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Basic electrical

Dry wall

General carpentry

Carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile repair

Install and rekey locks

Asbestos awareness

Education

No specific level of education

Job description

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Building Custodian

POWERS BLDG - O&M Full Time Rochester, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1525

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Building Custodian – Full Time, Monday-Friday 7:30AM – 4:30PM

PURPOSE: Assist Building Manager with maintaining the physical condition of the property according to company operating and safety standards and with adhering to budget guidelines, consistent with the goals of the company by performing the following duties:

Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Functions are numbered in the list below.

Non-Essential Duties may also be listed if appropriate for the position description.

1. 1. Maintain the physical condition of the property according to company operating and safety standards - completing work orders as assigned.
2. 2. Be vigilant of property condition in consideration of issues affecting curb appeal and safety. Immediately report to supervisor (or another manager if supervisor is unavailable) any physical condition of the property that jeopardizes safety or is otherwise needing repair.
3. 3. Organize, prioritize, and ensure that service requests and repairs are made correctly and in a timely manner (within 24 hours or per property policy.)
4. 4. Ensure that vacant suites are maintained in a show-ready condition.
5. 5. Be attentive of contractors performing work on property and report any unsafe or inappropriate observations to supervisor. Similarly, report activities by any parties that seem inappropriate or questionable to you.
6. 6. Assist with purchasing supplies by following established policies and procedures.
7. 7. Monitor inventory of parts and supplies.
8. 8. Maintain a high level of customer service, including communicating effectively with tenants and their employees, co-workers, vendors and supervisors.
9. 9. Assist with preventive program that minimizes emergency repairs, service requests and the use of outside contractors.
10. 10. Requires ability to serve on-call, except during approved vacation periods or otherwise formally excused.
11. 11. Extended working hours should be anticipated to meet challenging and inconsistent demands of property, including seasonal issues such as snow removal, emergency repairs, etc...
12. Maintain polite and professional customer service and co-worker relationships.
13. Attend and participate in technical training programs to maintain personal skill level.
14. Maintain hazard communications program and promote safe work practices.
15. Contract with outside vendors when necessary.
16. Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervision Provided: Reports directly to Building Manager and works independently most of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education & Experience (minimum required to enter the position): No specific level of education is required. Minimum of one to two years of previous experience or comparable experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance or a related trade.

Required Skills or Knowledge:Must be able to diagnose problems with and repair the following:

• Basic plumbing
• Basic electrical
• Dry wall
• General carpentry
• Carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile repair
• Install and rekey locks
• Asbestos awareness (when applicable)

Valid Driver’s License, current automobile insurance and acceptable driving record.

Other licenses and certifications as required by federal, state and local law.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand safety rules and instructions by direction and physical observation.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic math.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Spend 90% + of time performing hands on cleaning, snow removal & minor repairs/maintenance.

Ability to transport or move a minimum of 50 lbs. variable distances; the mobility and flexibility to use ladders and to access and work in confined spaces or at heights in excess of eight to nine feet

Ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, tenants or co-workers.

Equipment Used: Employee is required to provide and maintain basic hand tools . This position may require the use of the employee’s personal vehicle. Ability to drive a vehicle without jeopardizing the safety of tenants and fellow co-workers.

Ability to use general maintenance equipment, including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, paint equipment, shampooers, snow blowers, power washer and required safety equipment. Requires individual to wear maintenance uniform and any necessary personal protective equipment (PPE.)

WHAT WE OFFER –

We offer competitive pay and benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, enhanced short-term disability, accident/critical illness insurance, ID Theft/Fraud Protection, Legal Assistance, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, PTO and many more

THE NEXT STEP -

We look forward to getting to you know you through our application process.