General Laborer

University City Housing Company is a Philadelphia-based property management company with significant real estate holdings in and around the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Our current portfolio consists of 4,000 residential units and 250,000 square feet of commercial space. 

UCH is seeking a professional and organized General Laborer for our properties located in University City who has a passion for cleanliness. The General Laborer will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all common areas including that WOW factor when you first walk into our properties.

General Laborer Duties include but are not limited to:

• Cleans all common areas daily, including vacuuming, dusting. Common areas include, but are not limited to: lobbies, hallways, dumpster areas, grounds, bathrooms, fire towers, laundry facilities
• Clean building exteriors, including picking up trash and litter, removing leaves sticks or debris, cleaning dirt & graffiti, power washing, or organizing trash areas
• Pull trash daily
• Replace light bulbs as necessary.
• Light maintenance as required.
• Bi-monthly inventory of supplies.
• Clean vacant apartments.
• Keep all vacant units and common areas fresh and odorless.
• Performs additional duties as requested by management.
• Assist in all trades and in snow removal.

Ideal Candidate Profile: 

• Ability to be a team player who can work independently with minor supervision as well as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize urgent projects and work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment
• Strong levels of communication (both written and spoken English)
• Previous Custodial/Grounds experience a plus
• A valid driver's license 
• Ability to move heavy equipment and machinery

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• Opportunities for professional and personal development and career growth
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement plan – 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Employer-paid Short-term Disability
• Voluntary Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Awards & Recognition
• Company Paid Certifications & Licensing
• Employee Referral Program
• Apartment Discount Available

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