PT Janitorial Maintenance Tech - North Grand Mall - Ames, IA

Amazing opportunity for an Entry-Level Janitorial Maintenance Technician to learn and grow.

North Grand Mall is a retail, entertainment, and dining mall that serves the Ames community in Iowa and is one of the properties in Rock Step Capital’s extensive portfolio. Rock Step Capital is a privately held full-service real estate investment firm headquartered in Houston, Texas,focused on the shopping center sector in metropolitan and secondary markets.

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The Janitorial & Maintenance Technician supports the property's daily upkeep, including maintenance, janitorial duties, landscaping, and snow removal. This role offers on-the-job training and an opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment while gaining hands‑on experience in property maintenance.

Primarily, the successful candidate will work during the week in the afternoons and evenings, as well as on Sundays. This part‑time position requires flexibility for emergency off-hours, including evenings and weekends, or to cover shifts during absences.

15.00 / hr
15-20 hours per week
May at times work up to 25 hours.

Maintenance and Janitorial Operations (90% of time spent):

• Housekeeping - Daily cleaning, housekeeping, and trash removal tasks to ensure the property is neat and welcoming
  • Housekeeping may also include, but is not limited to:
    Dusting, mopping, cleaning eating areas, cleaning the restrooms and common areas, operating floor scrubbers and other cleaning equipment, and other duties as assigned
• Maintain inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and notify management when restocking is needed
• Maintenance – Daily maintenance activities as assigned
• Assist with minor repairs, painting, and general property maintenance using standard hand and electrical tools
• Assist the Maintenance Lead with coordinating access for contractors and vendors
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work orders in a timely and professional manner

• Outside Property As directed by Maintenance Lead
  • Monitor exterior areas including lighting, signage, and parking lot conditions to ensure a safe and attractive environment
  • Mow, trim, and maintain landscaped areas and removal of debris
  • Troubleshoot and assist with basic plumbing repairs (unclogging drains or fixing leaks)
  • Operate equipment such as lawnmowers, snow blowers, golf cart, pressure washers, parking lot sweepers, parking lot stripers, UTV/Mule, and other applicable machinery (training provided)
  • Conduct seasonal snow removal and apply de‑icing materials to walkways and parking lots
• Safety – Ensure compliance with safety standards, including proper use of PPE, reporting hazards, and maintaining OSHA guidelines
  • Enforce rules for misbehavior of guests and escort them out of the mall, if possible, or contact law enforcement if necessary
  • Report unsafe or inappropriate guest or tenant behaviors to the Maintenance Lead and/or General Manager as soon as reasonably possible
  • Support emergency response situations (weather events, spills, equipment failures) as needed
  • Perform routine inspections of common areas, restrooms, parking lots, and building systems to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
  • Notify Maintenance Lead and/or General Manager of unsafe conditions
• Operations
  • Open and close duties as needed

Leasing, Displays, & Marketing Support (5% of time spent):

• Assist with event setup and teardown, including tables, chairs, tents, trash stations, and displays
• Support leasing and marketing by helping to prepare vacant spaces
• Aid in holiday/seasonal decoration setup and teardown

• Participate in daily check-ins with the Maintenance Supervisor or General Manager.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and contribute to…