Job Location Kingsbury Plaza 520 N Kingsbury - Chicago, IL 60654 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $19.50 - $21.67 Hourly
Job Shift Swing Job Category Maintenance/Janitorial
The Habitat Company, LLC is a leader in residential multi-family real estate management and development. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team as we continue to expand and develop our company nationwide. We are a multi-state organization of approximately 500 team members specializing in the asset management, property management and project management of market rate, affordable rentals, condominiums and commercial real estate.
At The Habitat Company, we believe that it is the quality and experience of our team members that make a difference. Our professional team provides us with the depth of talent and ability that is so crucial to our success.
The Habitat Company provides comprehensive compensation to our team members. In addition to wages, this position is eligible for benefit coverage through the appropriate union.
The Janitor C (Helper C) is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the property at all times. This involves insuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff. It is the duty of Janitor C to follow all directives given by the Community Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct all business in accordance with The Habitat Company’s policies and procedures, state and Federal Laws; e.g. OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
Perform activities to maintain the continuity of essential environmental services in order to guarantee resident comfort and security.
Conduct building walk-downs daily and replace all burned out bulbs from hallways and stairwells and batteries in emergency lighting as needed
Maintain curb appeal of the property at all times
Trash-out vacant units within 48 hours
Strip and Wax assigned floors quarterly
Monitor supplies and advise supervisor of items needed as necessary
Attend company meetings when requested
Responsible for maintaining an accurate daily timekeeping record via our Paycom time keeping system
All other duties as assigned
Preventative Maintenance and Safety:
Follows company guidelines in proper storage of chemicals maintaining Maintenance Data Sheets current and readily accessible
Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the property and must immediately report unsafe conditions, e.g., broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, broken door locks, inoperable smoke detectors, gas leaks
Instills a “safety first” attitude not only with maintenance but also with all residents
Follows company guidelines for wearing safety items
General:
Assists in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas
Assists in grounds work when necessary
Participates in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage
Has knowledge regarding water and gas cutoffs, all apartments and fixtures cutoffs and sewer cleanouts
Assists in apartments move in and move out inspections
Complete unit trash-out within 48 hours
Performs work area clean up and safety related duties
Excellent Customer Service skills
Experience stripping and waxing floors
Must have knowledge of industry safety standards
Experience working in Residential communities preferred
Full time maintenance or janitorial experience, or experience in related field, preferred
We’re a full-service real estate company, with an emphasis on service. We believe that our relationships with our partners, residents, and fellow team members should stand as strong as the buildings we develop and manage, which is why Habitat was recognized as the 2020 Property Management Company of the Year by IREM.
We work across a wide variety of property types – from affordable housing communities to condominiums to luxury high-rise towers – but, no matter the project, our people-first approach remains the same.
