Hi-Rise Custodian

Partners In Recovery LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Housing Authority is seeking a maintenance technician to install, repair, and replace fixtures, maintain hi-rise buildings, and supervise caretakers. The role involves cleaning vacant units, prepping spaces, and handling emergencies after hours, with attention to UPCS standards.

Responsibilities include grounds care, snow removal, and ensuring safety equipment and door systems are in good condition. A high school diploma and valid IL driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with custodial or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of UPCS or housing standards.
• Ability to operate forklift and bucket truck.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and insurability.
• Good communication with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hi-rise offices, conference rooms, laundry rooms, and public areas.
• Install, repair, and replace fixtures and equipment.
• Lead vacant unit cleaning, preparation, and final cleaning.
• Supervise Caretakers and assist with emergencies as needed.
• Maintain grounds, snow removal, and vehicle upkeep.

Skills

Forklift operation

Building maintenance

Groundskeeping

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Location 200 North 11th St,Springfield, IL, 62703,United States
• Base Pay $38,366.33 - $57,549.50 / Year
• Employee Type Regular Full Time

Description

Position Summary: The incumbent installs, repairs and replaces fixtures and equipment within his/her area (electricity, plumbing and carpentry); maintains hi-rise offices, conference rooms, laundry rooms, stairways, public areas, and grounds; and cleans vacant units. Additionally, the incumbent provides support and oversight of the Caretakers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains compactor, hand tools, trash chutes, and special equipment.
• Disposes of refuse and participates in the refinishing, waxing and repairing of all floors within the area assigned.
• Sets up dining and meeting rooms.
• Maintains hi-rise offices, conference rooms, and laundry rooms.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces fixtures and equipment within his/her area (electric, plumbing, and/or carpentry).
• Cuts and waters the grass, weeds and shrubbery.
• Shovels snow in winter and maintains grounds.
• Operates truck, tractor or other power equipment as needed for the maintenance of the area assigned.
• Cleans fixtures in public and office wash rooms; and washes windows in public places.
• Sweeps, dusts and vacuums public quarters and stairways.
• Scrubs and buffs floors with both hand and electric equipment.
• Maintains safety equipment, warning/alarm systems, door locks, and door communication systems within his/her area.
• Takes the lead in all aspects of vacant unit cleaning to include unit preparation, vacant cleaning, minor repairs and final cleaning.
• Supervises the work of lower grade or Caretakers.
• Exterminates all vacant/occupied units upon request.
• Maintains vehicle with all supplies needed to perform daily functions.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and supplies in good condition; cleans and cares for them after use.
• Responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis outside of regular business hours that arise in the hi-rises.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Springfield Housing Authority.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Contributes to team efforts by performing other job duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate; considerable experience performing a variety of custodial or maintenance related jobs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of housing authority building, health, safety, sanitation, and energy conservation codes and ordinances; Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) or other standards, processes, procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of common practices and methods used in building maintenance and housekeeping of a hi-rise building.
• Knowledge and skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and supplies used in building maintenance and housekeeping of a hi-rise building.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures.
• Skill and ability in the areas of internal and external building maintenance and minor residential repairs.
• Skill in organizing, planning, monitoring, and following-up as necessary.
• Skill in the use operating a forklift and bucket truck.
• Ability to work independently in an organized, thorough, detailed, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) and interact with diverse individuals (public, outside agencies/vendors, and co-workers) in a courteous, confidential, effective, positive, professional, and ethical manner.
• Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver's license and be an insurable SHA driver.
• Ability to ensure all units are in compliance with housing authority housekeeping and UPCS standards.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled assignments.

Posting Dates: 2/19/2026-3/1/2026

This position will remain open until filled

The Springfield Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer