Janitorial with light Maintenance (Exodus)

Aeon; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aeon is seeking a Building Technician for Exodus in Downtown Minneapolis. The role focuses on cleaning, upkeep, groundskeeping, trash removal, and light maintenance to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm, in-person at the property with occasional work at Aeon's Central Office. Aeon offers comprehensive benefits and emphasizes an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional cleaning or janitorial experience.
• Ability to complete cleaning, groundskeeping, trash removal, and basic maintenance work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning of hallways, spaces, restrooms, and common areas.
• Handle groundskeeping tasks and trash removal.
• Assist with light maintenance and apartment turns.
• Identify property concerns and communicate needs to supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Groundskeeping

Basic maintenance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Organization Background

Aeon is a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable communities in the Twin Cities. For 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 almost 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.

At Aeon, our Building Technicians play a vital role in delivering on our mission by creating communities where residents feel safe, respected, and proud to call home.

Position Summary

Aeon is seeking a Building Technician to join the team at Exodus, a new 72‑home permanent supportive housing community in Downtown Minneapolis. Developed in partnership with St. Olaf Catholic Church, Exodus will provide deeply affordable studio apartments for individuals transitioning out of homelessness.

The Building Technician is responsible for keeping Exodus clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors. This is a hands‑on role focused primarily on cleaning and property upkeep, with groundskeeping, trash removal, apartment turns, and basic maintenance responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, notices what needs attention, and can manage daily responsibilities with limited direction. This is a full‑time, Monday–Friday position with no on‑call responsibilities.

The Building Technician reports directly to the Property Manager.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The completion of assigned cleaning, groundskeeping, trash removal, and light maintenance duties, including:

Cleaning & Property Appearance

• Keep hallways, community spaces, offices, restrooms, and other shared areas clean, sanitary, and welcoming.
• Complete regular cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, sanitizing, and cleaning glass and other building surfaces.
• Pay attention to the condition of the property throughout the day and address cleaning or upkeep needs as they arise.

Grounds, Trash & Seasonal Upkeep

• Collect and remove trash from common areas, grounds, and other designated areas and keep dumpster and trash areas clean.
• Pick up litter and debris and maintain clean, welcoming entrances, walkways, and exterior areas.
• Complete routine groundskeeping and other outdoor property upkeep.
• Assist with seasonal work, including light snow removal and salting or sanding walkways.

Light Maintenance and Apartment Turns

• Complete basic maintenance tasks such as snaking toilets, changing light bulbs and furnace filters, replacing smoke detector batteries, and installing blinds.
• Help prepare vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing assigned cleaning and minor repair work.
• Identify maintenance or property concerns and communicate needs that require additional repair or support.
• Complete assigned work in a timely manner and keep the Property Manager informed of issues that may affect the property or residents.

Skills & Qualifications

This role is well‑suited for someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces and understands the important role property appearance plays in creating a positive living environment for residents. Aeon is seeking a dependable, self‑motivated professional who is committed to providing excellent service, takes ownership of their work, and contributes positively to the resident experience and team environment.

Additional qualifications include:

• At least 1 year of professional cleaning or janitorial experience.
• Ability to complete cleaning, groundskeeping, trash removal, and basic maintenance work independently and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, follow‑through, problem‑solving skills, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate and work respectfully with residents, coworkers, partners, and others from different backgrounds and experiences.
• 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 conduct property tours and inspections: Includes walking through hallways, stairwells, leasing offices, common areas, and vacant or occupied apartment homes. This may involve navigating multiple floors and uneven surfaces.
• 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.

The physical requirements described above represent the essential functions of the job and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Compensation, Schedule, & Location

This position pays $20-$22 per hour depending on experience and skillset. Aeon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, retirement plan, generous paid time off, and an employee assistance program. In addition, Building Technicians at Aeon have NO On-Call!

This full‑time position follows a Monday – Friday schedule from 8:30am-5pm. Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the role, including occasional adjustments for resident events, community activities, meetings, or other property‑related responsibilities. This is an in‑person role based at the assigned property, with occasional work at Aeon's Central Office, training facilities, or other properties as needed.

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 / Affimative Action

Employees and residents are encouraged to apply.

Aeon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants may review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal notice.