Job: Site Caretaker

Jobing Description

Job Description

Position Title: Property Caretaker

Accountable To: Property Manager

Date Approved: October 25, 2000

Objective:

To perform general upkeep of the building and site and assists in communication of management information with residents as instructed by supervisor. Position may require caretaker to live on-site, as determined by supervisor.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. * Maintain a clean and safe environment for building residents, their guests, employees, and other visitors to the site. Appropriately clean and maintain the common areas of the building interior, as well as the building s exterior grounds including the parking, sidewalk and entry areas.

2. * Perform minor building and unit maintenance repairs including, but not limited to, completing resident work order requests, replacing light bulbs, resetting circuit breakers, changing switch/outlet plates, monitoring water levels in the boiler systems, completing routine wall repair and painting, repairing window screens, completing apartment turnovers, etc.

3. * Perform a variety of administrative duties such as maintaining an inventory of janitorial supplies, completing move out inspections, showing vacant units to prospective residents, communicating management issues with the residents, assists and documents rent collection, reports policy violations, and other related tasks as assigned by the Property Manager.

4. * Ensure availability to answer all after-hours emergency calls promptly (within 15 minutes). Maintain cell phone and battery appropriately and ensure that the voicemail redirects callers when not available. Notify supervisor when not available for emergency calls.

5. Perform other projects related to the Caretaker position as assigned by the Property Manager.

* Essential job function

Qualifications:

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; effectively and appropriately interact with individuals with disabilities; and the possession of basic mechanical skills along with an ability to perform routine buildings and grounds maintenance - including the ability to kneel; crouch; stoop; climb stairs; push and pull up to 50 pounds; lift up to 25 pounds; reach and work at, above, or below shoulder level; use hands and fingers to grasp, pull, and manipulate tools, machinery, and other objects; and the ability to work above ground level - are all required elements of this position.

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required, along with a minimum of six months related work experience.

Must be available to complete general work responsibilities Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.