Caretaker

Thies & Talle Management, Inc., a leading property management company with over forty years of experience in the multi-housing industry, is now hiring a Full-time, 30 hours per week, Caretaker to work at two of our apartment communities located in St. Francis & Princeton, MN. Caretaking duties include light yard maintenance and cleaning of apartment turnovers and common areas. Some night & weekend hours required. Must be reliable. Equal Opportunity Employer **SUMMARY:** The person in the Caretaker position provides cleaning and minor maintenance of all buildings on-site for which he/she is responsible, including maintaining the lawn and the surrounding property. The Caretaker communicates regularly and effectively with residents, staff, and all levels of management. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** *include the following:* *Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.* 1. Cleans all common areas and leasing office. 2. Cleans vacant units and prepares units for new occupancy. This includes cleaning all appliances, cabinets, cupboards, heating registers, light fixtures, blinds, closets, etc. 3. Picks-up trash on property and maintains clean and safe exterior environment. 4. Performs snow and ice removal including snowblowing, shoveling, and putting down salt, using a pick to remove ice build-up on sidewalks and walkways, parking lots, roofs, and common spaces. 5. Keeps parking areas clean and well maintained. 6. Notifies supervisor of any resident or safety issues. 7. Interacts positively with residents to maintain good communication and resident relations. **SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** *include the following:* 1. Accurately completes paperwork such as service requests and timesheets. 2. Communicates with management on changes, maintenance needs and tenant issues. **SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:** *To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to work within the following supervisory relationships:* The Caretaker reports to the Property Manager. The Caretaker does not supervise other employees.