Janitorial Grounds

Greenstone on 5th Apartments & Ephphatha Village Apartments, Charlottesville, Virginia

Janitorial / Grounds

Love Working with Your Hands? Build a Career That Makes a Difference!

No Experience Required – We'll Help You Learn!

Looking for a stable job where you can stay active, work with a great team, and take pride in what you accomplish each day? Join Community Housing Partners (CHP) and help create clean, safe, and welcoming communities for our residents!

Job Summary

Community Housing Partners (CHP) is looking for a dependable, hardworking Janitorial / Grounds team member to help maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of our apartment communities.

This hands-on, entry-level position combines indoor cleaning, outdoor groundskeeping, and light maintenance support. If you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, and seeing the results of your efforts, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Previous experience is not required. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Why You'll Love Working at CHP

• Work for a recognized employer – CHP was ranked No. 2 nationally among affordable housing developers and named to the Best Places to Work in Virginia list.

• A schedule you can plan around – Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Real time to recharge – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave because your time outside of work matters.

• Competitive pay and opportunities to grow – Build valuable skills and explore career opportunities in property maintenance.

• Benefits that start within 30 days – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin the first of the month following your hire date. Paid maternity and paternity leave is available after 90 days.

• Retirement contributions you don't have to chase – CHP contributes 3% to your 403(b) retirement plan regardless of your contribution, plus an additional match of up to 2%.

• Tools, safety equipment, and training – We provide the resources and support to help you work safely and succeed.

Learn more about CHP's benefits: www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits

What You'll Do

• Keep our communities looking their best – Clean common areas, offices, hallways, laundry rooms, and other shared spaces.

• Maintain outdoor spaces – Pick up litter, remove debris, mow lawns, trim landscaping, and help keep walkways and parking areas safe.

• Prepare apartments for new residents – Clean vacant units, including floors, appliances, cabinets, bathrooms, and fixtures.

• Support basic maintenance needs – Assist with simple tasks such as replacing lightbulbs, minor upkeep, and organizing supplies.

• Help maintain a safe environment – Identify and report maintenance concerns, follow safety procedures, and properly use cleaning equipment and chemicals.

• Be a valued team member – Work alongside maintenance and property management staff to create a positive experience for residents.

What You'll Bring

• No previous experience required! Janitorial, landscaping, or general maintenance experience is a plus.

• Strong work ethic, dependability, and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions and safety procedures.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Friendly, professional attitude when interacting with residents and coworkers.

• Ability to perform physically active work, including cleaning, lifting, bending, standing, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Willingness to learn to operate cleaning equipment, landscaping tools, and basic mobile task-tracking systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Make a Difference Every Day!

At CHP, your work is about more than keeping properties clean. You'll help create communities where residents feel safe, comfortable, and proud to call home.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and join a team that values your hard work? Apply today!

About the Company: CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our recruiting team at recruiting@chpc2.org, (540) 299-5477 (phone), (877) 540-8049 (fax), or 711 (TTY/TDD).

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency.