Custodian Overview: CYM Living LLC - Where caring meets innovation. We are a national real estate firm with corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN, and just outside of New York City. Our mission is to provide our residents with an exceptional living experience, nurture a culture of community, and empower growth from within. As a vertically integrated firm, we lead operations by taking a hands-on approach to real estate investment and property management. We accomplish our mission by incorporating data and technology with hyperlocal customer service to all units.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Custodian to support the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our residential properties. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for our residents.
This is a hands-on position responsible for the daily upkeep of common areas, light maintenance support, seasonal groundskeeping, and snow removal. The Custodian is expected to take ownership of assigned properties, work independently, and respond promptly to work orders and property needs.
The Custodian is expected to travel between multiple properties throughout the day and participate in an on-call rotation to address after-hours emergencies. We are looking for someone who shows up consistently, works with urgency, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across every property they service.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned residential properties, including hallways, stairwells, basements, laundry rooms, and other common areas • Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax floors • Operate industrial cleaning equipment and tools • Remove trash, debris, and refuse from interior and exterior areas • Clean and disinfect restrooms and common-area fixtures • Wash interior windows, walls, and ceilings as needed • Perform seasonal snow and ice removal from walkways and parking areas • Cut grass and assist with general groundskeeping • Perform light maintenance tasks, including painting and minor repairs • Provide basic pest control support as directed • Reset breakers and assist tenants when instructed • Open access areas (e.g., basement doors) for utility providers as directed • Complete and close out work orders accurately and in a timely manner • Track time properly using the company timekeeping system • Follow all company safety and security procedures • Occasionally assist with showing vacant units to prospective tenants
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