Apartment Building Caretaker

Work setting

• Apartment/condominium complex

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Advertise vacancy
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform minor repairs on appliances
• Perform safety and security checks
• Show apartments and offices to prospective tenants
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability