Maintenance Custodian

petersonschool.online; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

2Life Communities in Newton, MA seeks a Maintenance Custodian responsible for cleanliness, safety and appearance of buildings and grounds, supporting daily operations and resident comfort.

The role requires flexible weekends, basic maintenance skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting), lifting up to 50 pounds, and a MA driver's license; previous property experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum in general labor or semi-skilled work in a multi-family or commercial property.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds safely and frequently.
• Good interpersonal skills; comfortable working with elderly; fluent English.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Perform floor care including mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, waxing, and buffing floors.
• Perform snow removal from walkways, steps, and parking lots; apply salt/sand as directed.
• Set up rooms and spaces for programs and events as scheduled.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks under supervision (garbage disposals, patching/painting walls, changing locks, repairing equipment, replacing light bulbs and filters).
• Monitor cleaning of exterior areas and support turnover activities for vacant apartments as needed.
• Report unsafe practices to management to ensure safe work practices and compliance with standards.
• May accompany external contractors to tenant units for observation and coordination.

Skills

General labor

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

English (written and spoken)

Massachusetts driver's license

Physical strength

Job description

Company: 2Life Communities Location: Newton, MA

Maintenance Custodian

Regular Full Time

Newton, MA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Background

2Life Communities has been at the heart of positive change in the affordable senior housing ecosystem since 1965. We develop, manage, and advocate for high-quality, affordable housing and services that support aging in community, helping older adults and their families enjoy stability, dignity, and peace of mind. Our mission is to ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Position summary

The Maintenance Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the building and surrounding grounds. This role ensures a well‑kept, orderly environment that supports daily operations and enhances the resident experience.

Work Schedule:

• Flexibility:Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Overtime and coverage for additional shifts may be required; schedules are subject to change.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of the buildings. This includes but is not limited to mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, waxing, and buffing floors

Monitors & maintains cleanliness of exterior building and grounds.

Performs snow removal from walkways, steps, and parking lots as directed, salt and sand areas as instructed

Responsible for performing all program and special function room set‑ups as scheduled

Performs basic maintenance functions under the guidance of the maintenance supervisor such as: installation of garbage disposals, patching and painting walls, changing locks, repair of maintenance equipment, monitoring and replacing light bulbs, air filters, smoke detector batteries

Monitors and handles all building compacting machines and containers as needed

Assists and performs, as assigned, routine annual apartment inspections (HUD/MHFA) as scheduled, with supervisor

Assists with turnovers in the removal of all furniture and debris, in accordance with all 2Life policies and regulations, from all vacant apartments as needed, in preparation for further apartment turnover procedures

Reports all unsafe practices observed to management to help ensure 2Life work practices are safe and in compliance with company standards

May serve as Maintenance Monitor, accompanying external contractors to tenant’s units and observing their work there

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum 1-year work experience in a general labor or semi-skilled position in a multi‑family or commercial property and be able to follow written and oral instructions

Knowledge of basic skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, & painting

Must be able to safely and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds

Must have good interpersonal skills, be sensitive to and comfortable working with the elderly, and be able to communicate effectively in English, written and spoken

Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license

Basic computer skills preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, etc. Must have full use of arms, hands and finger dexterity to reach, lift, pull, push and feel.