Janitor

About the Role

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 cleanliness.

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 the 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Pool certification required for properties with a pool.
• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.

Skills

• 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.
  • Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 150 pounds occasionally).
• Soft 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.