Maintenance Custodian

Overview

The Maintenance Custodian position has primary responsibility for maintaining the order, cleanliness, and upkeep of the buildings and grounds.

• Responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of the buildings. This includes but is not limited to mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, waxing, and buffing floors.
• Monitors & maintains cleanliness of exterior building and grounds.
• Performs snow removal from walkways, steps, and parking lots as directed, salt and sand areas as instructed.
• Responsible for performing all program and special function room set-ups as scheduled.
• Performs basic maintenance functions under the guidance of the maintenance supervisor such as: installation of garbage disposals, patching and painting walls, changing locks, repair of maintenance equipment, monitoring and replacing light bulbs, air filters, smoke detector batteries.
• Monitors and handles all building compacting machines and containers as needed.
• Assists and performs, as assigned, routine annual apartment inspections (HUD/MHFA) as scheduled, with supervisor.
• Assists with turnovers in the removal of all furniture and debris, in accordance with all 2
  
  Life policies and regulations, from all vacant apartments as needed, in preparation for further apartment turnover procedures.
• Reports all unsafe practices observed to management to help ensure 2
  
  Life work practices are safe and in compliance with company standards.
• May serve as Maintenance Monitor, accompanying external contractors to tenant’s units and observing their work there.

• Minimum 1-year work experience in a general labor or semi-skilled position in a multi-family or commercial property and be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of basic skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, & painting.
• Must be able to safely and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, be sensitive to and comfortable working with the elderly, and be able to communicate effectively in English, written and spoken.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, etc. Must have full use of arms, hands and finger dexterity to reach, lift, pull, push and feel.

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Life has been at the heart of positive change in the affordable senior housing ecosystem since 1965, with our residents at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their income level or background. To that end, we develop, own, operate, and provide supportive services to every one of our communities.

In all we do, we advocate for and empower older adults to age with purpose and joy, meeting the integrated needs of seniors guided by our shared values of kindness, community, and repairing the world.

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Life owns and operates over 1,500 apartments, 94% of which are affordable, located on campuses in Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Framingham, and Devens, Massachusetts. Another 500+ apartments are in development in Devens, Lynn, Mattapan, Newton, and Waltham, Massachusetts. We anticipate continued growth in the size of our portfolio, the geography in which we operate, and the diversity of our residents in terms of race, ethnicity, income levels, and need for supportive services.

For example, in 2025 we will add a new community, Opus Newton from 2

Life Communities, that creates an exciting living option for middle-income seniors.

We offer a very rich benefit plan which for individuals adds 27% on top of the base pay and over 30% for employee +1 and families.

• Robust medical and dental plan.
• Vision.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• 2 floating holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• And more!

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Life Communities provides superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. We are a mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults have the opportunity to age in the community – to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age;

we partner with health care providers to identify innovative ways to support residents’ overall health and well-being, and we engage with the broader community through our Village Center program. We have five campuses in metropolitan Boston and plans for additional housing for older adults soon.