Date Posted:
08/20/2025
Property Custodian
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Location
Manchester, NH
Job Type
Full-time
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary Range
$16.00 - $19.00
About the Organization
Mission: To prevent and break the cycle of homelessness.
Our Aspiration:
To be the most effective and respected resource in the region preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Our Values:
- Treating others with dignity;
- Building collaborative relationships;
- Empowering people
Our Core Strategy:
- Pursuing evidence-based approaches to address the root causes of homelessness.
- Meeting people where they are by providing essential needs while engaging clients in a transformative process to reach their fullest potential
- Providing all the resources and support someone needs to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness; an
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients and partners to provide the best support possible.
*Families in Transition is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
About the Job
Description
Job Summary:
Supports the facilities department by cleaning and maintaining spaces throughout Families in Transition owned and operated properties.
Essential Functions:
Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, and within established policies and procedures, the Property Custodian performs the following functions:
- Perform a variety of general custodial responsibilities. Ensures common areas in all buildings, including housing and offices, are maintained for cleanliness; including but not limited to vacuuming, washing floors, sweeping, dusting, wiping rails, washing walls and windows, picking up litter and cigarettes outside buildings, sweeping walkways and parking lot areas.
- Assist Facilities Technicians as needed with completion of apartment turnovers and repairs. Tasks may include but are not limited to painting, sheetrock repair, bulk trash removal, and appliance/furniture moving.
- Safely operate and maintain powered commercial cleaning equipment. Including but not limited to; vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, and buffers. Refer damaged equipment for repair and recommend replacement as necessary.
- Monitor areas of responsibility for any safety deficiencies including but not limited to, failed light bulbs, inoperable or damaged fire/smoke detectors, failed emergency lighting, signs of water damage to ceilings and walls, and expired fire extinguishers. Escalate deficiencies to Facilities Management for resolution.
- Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, notify Facilities Manager of low stock.
- Ensure timely and thorough cleaning of apartments at the time of turnover. Following standard procedures required for apartment turnover. Ensure all items and tasks are completed in preparation for move-in.
- Open and close facilities by disabling and enabling facility security alarm systems. Responsible for ensuring buildings are secured against unauthorized access during and after completion of cleaning duties.
- Perform various general landscaping duties as directed or assigned, including but not limited to operating snow blowers, string trimmers, Gas mowers, and various landscaping hand tools.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses):
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
- Requires the ability to travel to various Families in Transition locations in Manchester and Concord.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in extremely cold and hot environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of cleaning, janitorial, or trades experience preferred.