How to hire a property custodian

How to hire a property custodian, step by step

Here's a step-by-step property custodian hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a property custodian job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new property custodian
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your property custodian job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a property custodian for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a property custodian to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a property custodian that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of property custodian salaries for various roles:

   Type of Property Custodian	Description	Hourly rate
   Property Custodian	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$12-20
   Cleaning Crew Member	The responsibilities of a cleaning crew member depend on the delegated tasks from a leader. Most duties will revolve around sweeping and mopping floors, wiping windows and mirrors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, dusting corners, and vacuuming... Show more	$10-17
   Janitor	Janitors are primarily responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleanliness of the workspace. They are in charge of sweeping and mopping floors, wiping surfaces, and ensuring that the area they are assigned to is properly sanitized... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Law Enforcement
   • Property Management
   • Court Orders
   • Government Regulations
   • Logistics
   • Property Accountability
   • Property Book
   • Government Agencies
   • NASA

   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate and manage fielding of all PBUSE computers in the organization and supervise the initial training of key personnel.
   • Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
   • Demonstrate ability to lift and move heavy objects owing to exceptional physical dexterity.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your property custodian job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A property custodian salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, property custodians' average salary in louisiana is 55% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level property custodians earn 36% less than senior-level property custodians.
   • Certifications. A property custodian with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a property custodian's salary.

   Average property custodian salary

   $16.41hourly

   $34,130 yearly

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   Entry-level property custodian salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing a property custodian job description

   A good property custodian job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a property custodian job description:

   Property custodian job description example

   A Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance and safety of the hotel grounds in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability\.
   What will I be doing?
   
   As a Groundskeeper, you would be responsible for maintaining the appearance and safety of the hotel grounds in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability\. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   
   + Maintain the appearance and safety of the hotel grounds including, but not limited to, lawns, driveways, pathways, patios, verandas, etc\.
   + Mow, weed and plant flowers, shrubs, trees and grass
   + Remove sod and weeds and apply fertilization, pesticides and other treatments
   + Keep and maintain records of all chemical applications
   + Perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for equipment including, but not limited to irrigation systems, lawn and trimming equipment, etc\.
   
   What are we looking for?
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry\. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success\. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values\. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   
   + Hospitality \- We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences\.
   + Integrity \- We do the right thing, all the time\.
   + Leadership \- We're leaders in our industry and in our communities\.
   + Teamwork \- We're team players in everything we do\.
   + Ownership \- We're the owners of our actions and decisions\.
   + Now \- We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   
   + Quality
   + Productivity
   + Dependability
   + Customer Focus
   + Adaptability
   
   What will it be like to work for Hilton?
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full\-service hotels and resorts to extended\-stay suites and mid\-priced hotels\. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value\. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day\. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all\!
   
   **Job:** _Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities_
   
   **Title:** _Janitorial Property Custodian_
   
   **Location:** _null_
   
   
   **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

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5. Post your job

   To find the right property custodian for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with property custodians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit property custodians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your property custodian job on Zippia to find and recruit property custodian candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit property custodians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new property custodian

   Once you've selected the best property custodian candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new property custodian. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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