Janitor / Grounds

Cruz Companies Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruz Companies Inc. seeks a dedicated Janitor / Grounds to keep exteriors, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleys clean and safe. You will follow schedules, assist with maintenance tasks, and report issues to supervisors.

Responsibilities include floor care, trash removal, HVAC filters, and basic repairs as needed. The role requires reliability, strong work ethic, and flexibility to work holidays and weekends in a Boston area property portfolio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of work experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A valid driver’s license. Ability to manage your time efficiently.
• Available to work on holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• A valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Handle basic maintenance, building repairs, cleaning, and other janitorial work.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
• Handle basic cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean all common areas and exterior areas of buildings according to daily work schedule; note problem areas that need to be reported to Maintenance Foreman.
• Work closely under the direction of maintenance or and Property Manager to assure timely vacant unit turnover.
• Assist as necessary regarding routine maintenance and emergency assistance, snow removal etc.
• Clean and assist in the maintenance of grounds to assure that development maintains high quality curb appeal.
• Follow weekly and monthly schedules regarding procedures for floor waxing, carpet cleaning, boiler room cleaning etc.
• Disinfect commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones.
• Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed.
• Replace air filters and maintain HVAC systems.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Cooperate with the rest of the staff.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• And additional duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Janitor / Grounds will be responsible for keeping exteriors, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleyways of property in a clean and safe condition. Assist in other types of maintenance as necessary. Reports to the Janitor Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Janitor / Grounds will be responsible for keeping exteriors, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleyways of property in a clean and safe condition. Assist in other types of maintenance as necessary. Reports to the Janitor Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Clean all common areas and exterior areas of buildings according to daily work schedule;note problem areas that need to be reported to Maintenance Foreman. Safety and/orsecurity items must be addressed and/or reported promptly.
• Work closely under the direction of maintenance or and Property Manager to assuretimely vacant unit turnover.
• Assist as necessary regarding routine maintenance and emergency assistance, snowremoval etc.
• Clean and assist in the maintenance of grounds to assure that development maintains highquality curb appeal.
• Follow weekly and monthly schedules regarding procedures for floor waxing, carpetcleaning, boiler room cleaning etc.
• Disinfect commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones.
• Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed.
• Replace air filters and maintain HVAC systems.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Cooperate with the rest of the staff.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• And additional duties as required by supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Certification Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of work experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A valid driver’s license. Ability to manage your time efficiently.
• Available to work on holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• A valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Handle basic maintenance, building repairs, cleaning, and other janitorial work.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
• Handle basic cleaning equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The facility is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans With Disabilities

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the job. It is not an all-inclusive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and management reserves the right to add or remove duties from jobs in order to meet company needs. Significant changes to the position will necessitate a new or revised job description.