Janitorial Technician - The Arden

Description

Company Overview

Wesley Housing, a leading nonprofit developer throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia, has worked to provide affordable rental housing for individuals and families for more than 50 years. Since its founding, Wesley Housing has emerged as a premier developer of affordable housing with current ownership in 4,300+ units. Wesley Housing supplements housing with supportive services to build up the lives of its ~4,500 residents living across its owned and operated communities, including low- and moderate-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities and/or chronic disease.  Wesley Housing’s headquarters are located in Alexandria, VA (Fairfax County).  

For more information, please visit www.wesleyhousing.org

To apply, please visit our careers website at https://wesleyhousing.org/about-us/careers/. Click on Open Positions. Select the position you are interested in. Then click the Apply button to submit your application. 

Property Summary

The Arden is a 126-unit affordable mixed-use, multifamily affordable housing community less than one block from the Huntington Metro in Alexandria (Fairfax County). The Arden also serves as the headquarters of Wesley Housing, office space on the ground floor of the building. The new construction includes five stories of residential apartments including 10 efficiencies, 26 one-bedroom, 76 two-bedrooms, 14 three-bedrooms, and 11 fully accessible units, all situated over a two-story podium that includes underground parking, office space, residential lobby, and amenity space.

Job Summary

The Janitorial Tech cleans the residential community and assists with grounds maintenance and overall care of the property.

Essential Functions

• Daily cleaning of all common areas including lobbies, laundry centers, hallways and as designated by the Community Manager

• Sweep, mop, dust and vacuum assigned areas, stairways, halls, laundry centers, building entrances and common areas

• Post safety/caution warnings such as ‘slippery’ where needed

• Report concerns, damages, and repairs needed (e.g., vandalism, missing light bulbs, fixtures, smoke detectors, extinguishers) to the Maintenance Supervisor

• Empty trash receptacles and prevent trash or debris from accumulating

• Maintain clean hallways, common areas, garages and parking lot

• Monitor the property throughout shift for trash and debris

• Vacuum and blow clear hallways, parking areas and breezeways as needed

• Assist maintenance staff as needed

• Proactively check-in with the Assistant Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor periodically throughout the shift, to offer help and provide updates on any property concerns

• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Able to read labels and effectively handle cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Attention to detail
• Recognize and understand safety signs and building warning systems
• Able to interact with residents, staff, and guests in a courteous and professional manner
• Reliable and punctual attendance

Education and Certifications

• Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish preferred)

Physical Job Requirements

• This role moves about the residential community all the time
• This role must be able to walk, crawl, stand and crouch down more than half the time
• This role must be able to maneuver (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) 40 – 75 lbs
• This role may operate machinery and equipment requiring constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (power/ hand operated tools) more than half the time
• This role is regularly exposed to hazardous/chemical materials
• This role may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions more than half the time
• This role may be exposed to non-climate-controlled workspace(s) more than half the time
• This role must be able to identify and distinguish between colors all the time

Wesley Housing offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees that includes a competitive salary, health insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, flexible work schedule, opportunities for training, and a retirement plan with a company match.