Residential Building Custodian

Description:

Job Title: Custodian

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Employment Type: Part-time (24 hours per week)

Schedule: 3 days per week - 8 hours per day

Pay Rate: $19-$20 per hour

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About Us:

Arbors Management is a well-established property management company in the Pittsburgh region. We are committed to providing a clean, safe, and respectful living environment for our senior residents, and we’re looking for a reliable Custodian to join our team to help maintain one of our senior high-rise communities in the Crafton area.

What We Offer Our Custodians:

• Stable, year-round employment with a reputable senior housing property management company.
• Competitive hourly wage (to be determined based on experience).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short- and long-term disability, life insurance.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for advancement or cross-training into other building operations.

Position Summary:

As the Custodian, you will be responsible for the housekeeping, appearance, and general upkeep of building common areas, exterior grounds, and support for apartment turnovers in our senior high-rise buildings. You will play a key role in creating an inviting environment for senior residents, ensuring that the property is maintained to a high standard in compliance with Section 8 program requirements and company policy.

Key Responsibilities of Our Custodians:

• Clean and maintain all common areas including lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairwells, laundry rooms, restrooms, and resident amenity spaces.
• Maintain exterior grounds: trash removal, sweeping sidewalks, snow/ice removal support (when applicable).
• Support janitorial duties during apartment turnovers: remove trash/abandoned items from vacated units, clean unit interiors, coordinate with maintenance and Property Manager.
• Empty/clean trash/recycling containers, ensure proper disposal in accordance with building rules and local regulations.
• Monitor condition of floors, carpets, walls, ceilings in common areas; report or arrange for appropriate maintenance/repair (stains, damage, chipped paint, broken fixtures).
• Clean and maintain windows, glass doors, entrance ways, light fixtures, ensure safe conditions (no slippery surfaces, trip hazards).
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and equipment; notify supervisor when supplies are low or equipment needs repair.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, Section 8 and HUD regulations for senior housing environments; interact respectfully and professionally with senior residents, vendors, and visitors.

Requirements:

• Custodial experience in multi-unit residential buildings preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks: standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, lifting up to 30 lbs, working on feet for long periods, navigating high-rise building environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact courteously with senior residents and building staff.
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, safe, well-kept facility.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.