Janitor - Full-time

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  

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

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

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

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

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance  

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

• Remove snow and apply salt to walkways during winter months. 

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

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

Light Maintenance Support  

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

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

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

• Maintain clean and safe mechanical rooms and storage areas. 

Safety & Compliance  

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines. 

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

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

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

 

Additional Duties  

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

• Assist with pool upkeep as directed (if applicable). 

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

Education & Experience 

• High school diploma or GED required. 

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

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

Licenses & Certifications  

• Pool certification required for properties with a pool. 

• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required. 

Technical & Physical Skills 

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

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

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

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

 

Other Requirements 

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

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

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

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

Skills 

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

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

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

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

• Safety Awareness – Follows safety procedures and identifies hazards proactively. 

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

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

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

Work Environment & Physical Demands  

• Work is primarily performed on-site, both indoors and outdoors, in residential property settings. 

• Frequently exposed to changing weather, cleaning agents, or paint fumes. 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, kneel, and reach. 

• Must be able to lift/move up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 150 pounds occasionally. 

• Use of ladders, carts, cleaning equipment, and hand tools is required. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.