Cleaning Technician

MetroPlains Management is a large multi-family management company focused on our mission of becoming the industry leader in affordable housing through integrity, superior service, energy conservation and community building.
Our culture is what we are most proud of! Our business decisions are based on our five core values: Own the Challenge We set high expectations for ourselves and each other Do the Right Thing We are honest, transparent, and committed Embrace Our Differences We celebrate and value each person Bring our A Game We strive for the best Find a Better Way We value continuous improvement If you are looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills, talents, and education to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of, if you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to have an impact, this role could be just what you're looking for.
Opportunity We are seeking a Cleaning Technician to join our team.
The Cleaning Technician is responsible for the performance of the day-to-day cleaning of the physical facilities and grounds of the development.
These responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with the policies of MetroPlains the direct supervision of the Community manager or Area manager.
The caretaker will be an employee of the management company; however, compensation will be an expense of the housing development.
Responsibilities Maintain building and grounds in good clean order.
Walk through halls and laundry rooms daily and pick up the areas.
Vacuum, sweep and mop hallways and laundry rooms every other day.
Make sure that work by service providers is done regularly including garbage collection, snow plowing, grounds maintenance, and maintenance repairs.
Shovel snow, use snow blower, rake leaves, pull weeds, pick up litter as needed, sweep sidewalks and trash enclosures at least weekly; more often if needed.
Walk the grounds daily.
Keep grounds free of debris and keep dumpster area picked up.
Clean maintenance areas, garage, mechanical rooms, and storage areas.
Replace burned out light bulbs and wash out fixtures.
Check smoke detectors and fire extinguisher annually.
This will be coordinated with the managers.
Prepare units for rental to the following criteria (when requested): Assure the cleanliness and good repairs of vacant units.
Work orders to be reported to supervisor.
Clean the unit including bathroom fixtures and floors, kitchen cupboards (inside and out), appliances (inside and out) and floors including moving appliances and cleaning the back and sides of the appliances and the wall behind the appliance and the floor under the appliances), wash windows inside and, where possible, outside.
Report needed repairs to supervisor if a work order has not already been received.
Vacant units must be in move-in condition with no outstanding work orders.
Vacant units must be in move-in condition with no outstanding repairs.
Notify the manager of needed cleaning supplies.
Employee shall become familiar with and follow all applicable federal, state and local fair housing laws and shall refrain from discriminating against any applicant, resident, vendor, contractor, other staff member or other person on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regards to public assistance, ancestry, or sexual orientation.
Must possess a positive attitude and a "can do attitude".
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds on a regular basis; on occasion will lift up to 100 pounds Must be able to shovel and remove snow where geographically applicable Requires walking through buildings and exterior grounds on a daily basis Must be able to bend, stretch, stoop, lift and reach on a frequent basis Will involve expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word The job responsibilities are not all-inclusive but indicate the types of activities normally performed by the position.
Responsibilities may be revised, and other responsibilities may be assigned.
Candidates should possess the following: Valid Driver's License Demonstrated support for MetroPlains Management maintenance procedures and policies Customer service skills are highly desirable Total Compensation Your total compensation package includes your base salary, training and development programs, career growth opportunities, community volunteer opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package.
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life & disability, critical illness & accident insurance, PTO, 12 paid holidays, 401(K) with a company match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee recognition and much more! If this sounds like the type of company that you would like to work for, we would love to hear from you.
Find out where your talents can take you by applying today! If you or someone you know is ready to get back to work and build their resume, please send resumes to: recruitment@metroplains.
com.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background verification.
MetroPlains is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.