Janitor

Job Summary

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across residential buildings and grounds. This position performs routine cleaning, grounds upkeep, minor repairs, and assists with unit turnover and maintenance tasks. The technician plays a key role in delivering a positive resident experience by ensuring all common areas and exterior spaces reflect Evergreen’s standards of care and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

General Cleaning & Upkeep

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Clean common areas such as lobbies, restrooms, stairwells, laundry rooms, kitchens, offices, and multi-purpose spaces.

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Perform deep cleaning of vacant units during turnover, including floor care and trash removal.

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Remove graffiti, debris, and litter from both interior and exterior property areas.

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Assist with “trash-outs” in vacated units and haul items to designated disposal areas.

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance

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Walk property daily to pick up litter, remove pet waste, and check for hazards.

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Remove snow and apply salt to walkways during winter months.

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Assist with seasonal landscaping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, and mulching (if no dedicated Groundskeeper is on-site).

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Support exterior work such as fence repair, painting, or screen replacement.

Light Maintenance Support

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Perform minor repairs such as unclogging toilets, replacing closet doors, fixing screens, or light painting.

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Replace light bulbs and monitor lighting in hallways, stairwells, and exterior areas.

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Respond to assigned work orders and assist maintenance team with basic repairs.

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Maintain clean and safe mechanical rooms and storage areas.

Safety & Compliance

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Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

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Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately (e.g., broken steps, lighting outages, leaks).

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Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle chemicals according to MSDS and label instructions.

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Maintain a “safety-first” approach during all work.

Additional Duties

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Distribute resident notices, flyers, newsletters, or pest control communications.

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Assist with pool upkeep as directed (if applicable).

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Track and store tools and cleaning supplies in a clean and organized manner.

Education & Experience

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High school diploma or GED required.

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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in janitorial, custodial, or property cleaning roles.

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Experience with light maintenance or working with professional cleaning tools preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

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Pool certification required for properties with a pool.

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Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.

Technical & Physical Skills

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Basic knowledge of cleaning agents, safety procedures, and janitorial equipment.

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Familiarity with hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, ladders, etc.) and power tools (drills, buffers, etc.).

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Ability to read work instructions, safety labels, and property notices.

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Must be capable of lifting and moving heavy objects (see Physical Demands below).

Other Requirements

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Basic knowledge of cleaning agents, safety procedures, and janitorial equipment.

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Familiarity with hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, ladders, etc.) and power tools (drills, buffers, etc.).

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Ability to read work instructions, safety labels, and property notices.

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Must be capable of lifting and moving heavy objects (see Physical Demands below).

Skills

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Attention to Detail – Maintains cleanliness standards and completes work thoroughly and efficiently.

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Reliability – Shows up on time, completes assigned duties, and communicates effectively with the team.

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Physical Endurance – Performs physically demanding work across multiple areas of the property.

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Customer Service – Interacts with residents and staff in a courteous, respectful manner.

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Safety Awareness – Follows safety procedures and identifies hazards proactively.

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Problem-Solving – Responds to maintenance concerns and cleaning issues with practical solutions.

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Team Collaboration – Supports maintenance and site teams with flexibility and teamwork.

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Adaptability – Adjusts to changing property needs, weather conditions, and emergency tasks with minimal disruption.