About the Role
At Conifer Realty, being a Cleaner means more than maintaining a building — it means caring for a community. Your work ensures that every hallway shines, every space feels cared for, and every family feels proud to call this place home. If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and take pride in creating clean, comfortable spaces, you’ll find this is more than a job; it’s meaningful work that helps families thrive.
Responsibilities
- Keep common areas spotless — sweep, mop, vacuum, polish, and disinfect throughout hallways, laundry rooms, restrooms, and community spaces.
- Maintain curb appeal — help with groundskeeping, trash removal, and light outdoor tasks as assigned.
- Support the team — assist maintenance staff with apartment clean-outs, light painting, bulb changes, and basic upkeep.
- Prioritize safety — follow proper storage and handling of cleaning materials and report any maintenance or environmental issues immediately.
- Show care — ensure residents and guests always experience a clean, welcoming environment.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED (preferred)
- 1+ years of custodial or janitorial experience (apartment or facility cleaning a plus).
- Knowledge of cleaning products, safety procedures, and environmental hazards.
- Good communication and customer-service skills to interact with residents, visitors, and team members.
- Time-management skills and the ability to shift tasks as priorities change.
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance for scheduled shifts.
- OSHA or hazardous materials training a plus, we’ll help you build your skills with ongoing safety training.
Skills
- Cleaning products knowledge
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Environmental hazards knowledge
- Communication skills
- Customer-service skills
- Time-management skills
- Ability to shift tasks as priorities change
Location
- East Patchogue, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 1+ years of custodial or janitorial experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 - $19.00
Benefits
- Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
- 13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two volunteer days + 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts
- Retirement plans with company match
- Incentive-driven wellness program, earn quarterly HSA contributions by participating in wellness initiatives.
- Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
- Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities
About the Company
- For 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities. Our 500-member team shares one mission: to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where people feel they belong.
Equal Opportunity
- Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
