Janitor / Grounds

Cruz Companies Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruz Companies Inc. seeks a Janitor/Grounds Keeper to maintain exteriors, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleys in clean, safe condition. Reports to the Janitor Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.

The role involves routine cleaning, minor repairs, snow removal, HVAC maintenance, and inventory management while supporting site staff and ensuring safety standards are met. Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends may be required.

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 lift 50 pounds.
• Available to work on holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Clean all common areas and exterior areas of buildings according to daily work schedule.
• Note problem areas to Maintenance Foreman; address safety and/or security items promptly.
• Assist maintenance and Property Manager for timely vacant unit turnover.
• Assist with routine maintenance and emergency tasks (snow removal, etc.).
• Maintain grounds to preserve high-quality curb appeal.
• Follow schedules for floor waxing, carpet cleaning, boiler room cleaning, etc.
• Disinfect desks, door handles, office tools, and phones.
• Maintain cleaning inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
• Replace air filters and maintain HVAC systems.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Notify management of deficiencies or repair needs.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Cooperate with staff and follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Driver’s license

Lifts 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.