Apartment Community Custodian

Legacy Partners

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

University Place, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of all common areas within the apartment community. Additionally, they perform unit turnovers to prepare apartments for new residents and assist with minor exterior maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of common areas and preparing apartments for new residents. You should be able to perform tasks such as trash removal, vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning, and basic exterior maintenance. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently to ensure the property meets high cleanliness standards.

Must Have Skills for ATS

trash removal

vacuuming

dusting

window cleaning

painting

minor repairs

pool upkeep

landscaping

Job Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All on-site property management positions require criminal background screening. The nature of some of the duties outlined in the job description below involves access to the resident’s apartment homes and/or the resident’s personal and confidential information. We maintain a drug-free workplace. All property management positions require pre-employment drug screening. We also participate in E-VERIFY, a service of DHS and SSA, verifying the identity, and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work for the company.

About Legacy Partners:

Legacy Partners is a privately held real estate firm that owns, develops, and manages multifamily communities throughout the United States. Since 1968, we have developed more than 78,000 apartment homes and have worked with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, life insurance companies, and real estate companies. In addition to development, Legacy Partners provides management services for our own portfolio and other owners. Combined, we manage a portfolio of over 50 multifamily communities with more than 12,000 apartment homes with a gross value in excess of $3 billion.

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Job Summary: 

To be responsible for maintaining all common areas of the apartment community in a clean and attractive condition and for turning apartments between residents. This is an on-site position that reports to the Business Manager. This is a full-time position with a Thursday through Monday schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Community Area Cleaning – Clean rental office, recreation areas, pool, spa, exercise room, and restrooms. Includes trash removal, vacuuming, dusting, and window cleaning (inside and out).
  • Laundry Room Care – Maintain cleanliness in laundry rooms by removing trash, sweeping, mopping, and wiping machines and surfaces.
  • Grounds Patrol – Walk the property each morning to pick up litter and ensure a clean, welcoming environment.
  • Entry & Stairwell Cleaning – Clear leaves, debris, and cobwebs from entryways and stairwells of each building.
  • Sidewalk & Parking Lot Maintenance – Sweep and blow off sidewalks, parking areas, and dumpster zones. Move garbage bins to pickup locations on scheduled days.
  • Landscape Care – Perform daily watering of landscaping as needed to keep grounds healthy.
  • Exterior Maintenance – Assist with exterior painting, minor repairs, and routine pool/spa upkeep.
  • Unit Turnovers – Clean and paint apartment interiors to prepare units for new residents.
  • Maintain Property Standards – Help maintain the community according to LPR’s cleanliness and quality standards.

This job description is not intended to be all–inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range, including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

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Summary of Benefits*:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage—Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. A Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match is available for those enrolled in medical coverage. Benefits are offered for employees with a regular work schedule of 30+ hours per week.
  • Paid Sick Leave – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked (max 120 hours).
  • Vacation Time – Accrued based on hours worked (up to 120 hours in the first five years), with additional accrual over time.
  • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • Paid Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
  • 401(k) with Company Match – Eligible after 90 days of employment with employer contribution.
  • Special Perks & Recognition – Anniversary rewards and sail-away days.
  • A housing discount (generally 20%) may be available when living and working at the same site and when there is an open slot—the number of discounts is limited. A New Hire must meet rental qualifications to rent.   

*A detailed description of all benefits will be shared upon onboarding.

Legacy Partners

Legacy Partners is a privately held real estate firm that owns, develops and manages multifamily communities throughout the United States. Since our inception, we have been driven by integrity, dedication, and a passion for perfection while returning exceptional results. Since 1968, we have developed more than 60,000 apartment homes and worked with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, life insurance companies, and real estate companies. In addition to development, Legacy Partners provides management services for our own portfolio, as well as other owners. Combined, we manage a portfolio of over 60 multifamily communities with more than 14,000 apartment homes, with a gross value in excess of $2 billion. Legacy Partners specializes in providing superior service that exceeds the demands of our clients’ individual needs, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and trust. At Legacy Partners, we know what people want, inspiring us to create communities that are relevant today and into the future. We strive to establish value for our owners, team members, and residents by adapting to evolving trends. Together we accomplish our most important purpose, to create the feeling of home.
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