WC Smith is seeking a Custodian to join us at Ridgecrest Village Apartments, located in Southeast DC. This individual is responsible for the successful execution of maintenance tickets including plumbing, electrical, lock, and carpentry repairs, maintaining the property grounds, and handling resident related concerns.

• Maintaining the security of the property by ensuring building and apartment doors are secured.
• Maintaining the required property uniform and assuring the professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Being courteous, helpful, and neat when working in apartments.
• Completing and submitting work tickets on time and upon completion.
• Assisting in completion of preventative maintenance schedules of equipment and operating systems.
• Assisting in maintaining the inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Notifying the manager of needed maintenance and repair on the property.
• Keeping workshops and utility rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assisting in readying vacant apartments for leasing.
• Assisting in snow removal at the property as required.
• Assumes responsibility for after-hour emergencies (on-call)
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have demonstrated knowledge of basic maintenance and repair and the tools and equipment used in performing it.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair tasks, tools and equipment in any of the following areas, as required: plumbing, electricity, locks, carpentry, painting, fire alarm panels, landscaping, and plant care.
• Aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards
• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• 3+ years’ experience in residential property maintenance.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (8 hours or more per day) to perform the following physical activities: bending, climbing step ladders, lifting, carrying, grasping, gripping, turning, reaching above shoulders, pushing and pulling climbing stairs; stooping and squat kneel.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental Insurance
  
• Vision Insurance
  
• 401k Plan with company match
  
• Nine paid holidays
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Free parking
  

About WC Smith

WC Smith is a leading multidisciplinary real estate company firmly grounded in the District of Columbia. We have provided integrated real estate services to the DC metropolitan area for over 50 years, developing and managing a portfolio in excess of 10,000 units of residential real estate. Founded in 1968, WC Smith has built a reputation as one of the most capable and respected property management and development organizations in the area.

What sets WC Smith apart from other firms is our holistic approach to community building. We believe it takes more than attractive housing and office buildings to sustain neighborhoods, and over the past 50 years we have developed a successful model for creating and maintaining healthy communities. Our projects uniquely combine the city’s long-term vision for growth with our residents’ vision for how a community best serves their needs and desires. We are committed to the viability and sustainability of the neighborhoods we create and to the well-being of the people who live there inhabit them.

We are looking for self-starters and go-getters who demonstrate the resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and relationship building skills essential to offering the best level of service and communication to clients and team members. Our employees enjoy a friendly work environment in the rapidly developing Capitol Riverfront area, a focus on personal and professional wellness, and opportunities for professional growth.

WC Smith is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.