Janitorial Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Janitor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all occupants. This role requires a proactive approach to cleaning and maintenance tasks, with a focus on both commercial and residential spaces. The position covers multiple properties: two days at Zinnia (2005 Sunset Way, Longmont, CO), one day at Annex (1603 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO), and two days at Blue Bird (2445 30th Street, Boulder, CO). The position closes on October 30, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General Cleaning
  • Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming floors.
  • Maintain floor care through buffing, waxing, and stripping as needed.
  • Spot clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
  • Clean and polish lighting fixtures, woodwork, marble surfaces, metalwork, and trim.
  • Clean and wash walls and ceilings.
  • Remove dust, dirt, and grime from furniture and equipment.
  • Wash windows, mirrors, door panels, sills, and other glass surfaces.
  • Carry out custodial responsibilities including restroom sanitation, trash and waste removal, replacing light bulbs, and replenishing supplies.
  • Empty wastebaskets and clean ashtrays throughout the property.
  • Clean offices, hallways, lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairways, kitchens, and other work areas.
  • Respond to and remediate spills of potentially infectious materials (e.g., blood, bodily fluids, feces, urine) using provided disposable coverall suits.
  • Utilize proper cleaning techniques and equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Work in units with pest‑control concerns such as bedbugs or roaches.
• Support Maintenance Staff
  • Replace light bulbs and participate in smoke‑alarm battery testing/replacement.
  • Transport small equipment, furniture, carts, or tools.
  • Set up and remove tables, chairs, and decorations for community events.
  • Assist facilities maintenance with spills, unexpected messes, and reporting repairs promptly.
  • Perform light‑duty maintenance work on site.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Clean vacant units, removing trash, furniture, food, and any items left by former tenants.
  • Perform touch‑up cleaning as needed.
  • Assist with evictions when they occur or provide help on other sites.
  • Participate in property walks with vendors as needed.
  • Provide coverage for other properties in the Denver Metro area and surrounding regions.
  • Track supplies and arrange for restocking.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Field Supervisor.

Competencies

• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments promptly.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for actions, keeps commitments, works long hours when necessary, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate persons with an alternate plan.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Personal – Ability to follow directions, provide excellent customer service, display respect and professionalism; work independently or as part of a team.
• Tools/Equipment – Proficiency with a variety of standard tools, saws, snow blowers, shovels, and ground equipment; knowledge of smartphones and applications for work‑order system tracking.
• Physical – Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds, walking up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and lying for extended periods.
• Technology – Knowledgeable with cell phones, laptops, and computer applications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Working Conditions

• Office environment as well as field environment.
• Exposure to inclement weather and unsanitary conditions.
• Stress due to volume, emergencies, and time schedules.
• Requires mobility to perform quality‑control inspections.
• Exposure to mechanical hazards and possible exposure to noxious fumes, paints, and solvents.
• Exposure to dusty, dirty, and noisy conditions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Other ancillary benefits
• Medical benefits eligibility after 30 days of employment
• Accrual of paid vacation, sick, and personal leave at time of hire
• 10 paid holidays plus one paid floating holiday