Maintenance Custodian

Maintenance custodian roles at garden-style apartment communities are the backbone of curb appeal and resident satisfaction. At Eastwood Village Apartments in Clinton Township, Paragon Properties is looking for someone who shows up, does the work well, and takes ownership of the property's appearance and function without needing to be managed every hour of the day.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

This is a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm position. No on-call rotations, no weekend callbacks. That schedule is genuinely rare in this industry, and it reflects a deliberate staffing model on Paragon's part. Day to day, you'll handle cleaning and light maintenance across the community: common areas, building interiors, grounds upkeep, and minor repairs using basic hand and power tools. You'll need working knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment, including proper handling and application. The role calls for someone who can read a punch list and work through it without someone standing over their shoulder.

Reliable transportation and attendance matter here as much as technical skill. Properties run on consistency, and a custodian who's in and out of the schedule creates real problems for the team and the residents.

What Paragon Brings to the Table

Compensation runs up to $20 per hour depending on experience, with a guaranteed full-time 40-hour schedule. The benefits package includes paid time off, nine company-paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage with a short enrollment wait, and company-paid life and disability insurance. There's also a 401(k) with an employer contribution, a quarterly team profit-sharing bonus, an employee referral program, and a rent discount. Hands-on training is part of the culture here, with weekly education courses offered through their in-house facility.

Who Tends to Do Well in This Role

Candidates who stand out aren't necessarily the most experienced. They're the ones who take the condition of a property personally. In our industry, the difference between a well-maintained community and one that drifts toward deferred issues often comes down to whether the maintenance and custodial staff catch small problems before they become work orders. A cracked sidewalk, a clogged drain, a burnt-out light in a breezeway: the person who flags it without being asked is the one who moves up.

• Prior cleaning or light maintenance experience in a residential or commercial setting
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safe handling practices
• Comfort with basic hand and power tools
• Valid driver's license (recommended)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical

Paragon Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.