Building Technician (Phillips Family Housing)

Aeon; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeon is seeking a janitorial and light maintenance professional to ensure clean and well-maintained spaces at Phillips Family Housing in Minneapolis. This role involves a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, supporting a mission-driven team dedicated to affordable housing. Candidates should have relevant experience and a commitment to community values.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cleaning experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and light maintenance tasks.
• Complete service requests including cleaning common areas and vacant apartments.
• Engage in seasonal duties like snow removal and light repairs.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Light general maintenance

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Resourcefulness

Job description

Organization Background

Aeon is a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable communities in the Twin Cities. For nearly 40 years, we have been at the forefront of creating housing that goes beyond shelter. Our housing serves as a platform for resilience, opportunity, and lasting impact. With a portfolio of more than 5,000 apartment homes, Aeon provides stability for thousands of residents each year.

We focus on bold, forward-thinking solutions that address the need for affordable housing. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unyielding commitment to community, we help create opportunities for residents to build stronger, more sustainable futures. Join a mission-driven team that is shaping the future of affordable housing and making a lasting impact. Learn more at www.aeon.org.

Position Summary

We are seeking a janitorial and light maintenance professional to perform janitorial work, outside groundskeeping and light maintenance at Phillips Family Housing in South Minneapolis, MN! The main focus of this position will be to maintain a clean, well-maintained, enjoyable space for our residents. This position supports a set of scattered-site properties in South Minneapolis and requires a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle. The Building Technician will report directly to the Site Manager.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The completion of all service requests as assigned by performing a wide variety of general cleaning and light maintenance and repair functions including:

• Cleaning interior common areas


• Cleaning vacant apartments


• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping


• Cleaning windows


• Inside/outside debris removal

• Seasonal duties: light snow removal, salting/sanding


• Plumbing (snaking toilets, other light repairs)


• Electrical (changing light bulbs, outlet covers, etc.)


• Changing furnace filters


• Installing blinds


• Changing smoke detector batteries

Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of cleaning experience is strongly preferred.


• Some experience in light general maintenance.


• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle is required.


• Ability to engage in interpersonal communication that is culturally responsive, ensuring consideration for differing needs and expectations.


• Must have a commitment to learning and participating in Aeon's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.


• Must be a resourceful, problem solving, relationship-building, seeker of excellence.


• Physical Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, bend and kneel for extended periods of time.
  
  
  • Ability to complete daily tours between properties including but not limited to inspecting grounds, common areas, hallways, stairwell and apartment homes.
  
  
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
  
  
  • Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.
  
  
  • Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist and pull.
  
  
  • Ability to withstand external weather conditions such as working outside in the rain, cold, heat or other adverse weather.
  
  
  • Ability to quickly respond to sights and sounds that may pose a threat to persons or property.
  
  
  
  

Compensation, Schedule, & Location

This position pays $18-$23 per hour depending on experience and skillset. Aeon offers an impressive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement plan, paid time off and an employee assistance program. This position offers Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Typical work schedules are 8:30am-5pm, but there is some flexibility in these hours to accommodate the needs of the property and the staff person. The Building Technician position has NO On-Call! This is an in-person position and will work mostly out of the assigned properties. Occasional work at Aeon's Central Office, training facilities and other properties will occur from time to time.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit: https://aeonmn.applicantpro.com/jobs/3716814

Position is open until filled.

Aeon values a diverse work environment. Individuals with disabilities, persons from BIPOC communities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Aeon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action

Employer Employees and residents are encouraged to apply.