Custodian - Lincoln Heights, Lee Townhomes, Heritage Manor, & Holiday Gardens

Custodian

Cohen-Esrey Communities, LLC. is currently seeking a Custodian to support and maintain Customer Fulfillment initiatives as they relate to the physical upkeep and maintenance needs at Lincoln Heights, Lee Townhomes, Heritage Manor, and Holiday Gardens in Hastings, NE. Come join our team and experience our AMAZING culture!

Company Overview

Cohen-Esrey is dedicated to building thriving communities by developing quality affordable, mixed-income and market-rate housing that makes a difference. We manage approximately ninety properties in fourteen states. You will discover that not only do we take care of our residents, but we also take care of our team. Company culture is very important to us. We empower people to thrive!

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Voluntary Life and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) + company match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
  
  
  

Duties

• Maintaining the positive presentation of building amenities and common areas through continuous effort
• Understanding, maintaining and utilizing personal protective equipment whenever necessary
• Following procedures for the use of power tools and equipment in order to prevent damage and prevent safety hazards to people
• Understanding and adhering to manufacturers’ directions for mixing and using cleaning agents, detergents and acids according to specifications
• Gathering and emptying trash regularly from the offices and common areas of the building/property
• Monitoring, servicing, cleaning and supplying common area restrooms continuously
• Cleaning and maintaining building floors and carpets, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, polishing and/or shampooing them on a regular basis
• Dusting, cleaning and polishing furniture, fixtures, walls, machines and equipment
• Cleaning windows, glass, and mirrors, using appropriate cleaners and materials
• Using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels to remove snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas and spreading snow melting chemicals as needed
• Assisting professional exterminators and also spraying insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation as necessary
• Assisting in the cleaning and preparation of vacant units, including removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready activities
• Evaluating property interior and exterior lighting, both day and night, and correcting or informing the Property Manager or Lead Maintenance Technician of any lighting issues (may require after-hours visit to property)
• Recommending to the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor any needed supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Monitoring building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
• Assisting the Property Manager or maintenance staff with lock changes and maintaining key/lock integrity and controls
• Notifying the Property Manager of the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Assisting in the movement of heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks
• Acting as another set of “eyes” and reporting appropriately any hazardous conditions, malfunctioning equipment and suspicious or criminal activities
• Delivering written communications to residents as requested
  
  
  

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry, push or pull over 25lbs.
  
  
  

To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test. Cohen-Esrey is an equal opportunity employer.