Current Career Opportunities

Position 1 Title: Full-Time Housekeeper

Company: Schmelz Contracting Services (Part of the ELS Family of Companies)
Location: Serving Franklin County – including Union, Washington, St. Clair, and Sullivan, MO

About Us:
Schmelz Contracting Services is a trusted name in residential property services and part of the ELS family of companies. We manage a growing portfolio of apartment communities and are looking to expand our housekeeping team with a reliable and detail-oriented professional.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Housekeeper to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our apartments and offices are clean, safe, and move-in ready for residents. The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, and takes pride in maintaining high cleaning standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform final cleanings of vacant units for re-occupancy
• Clean newly constructed units before initial occupancy
• Maintain cleanliness of company offices
• Clean and maintain interior common areas of apartment buildings
• Ensure all areas meet cleanliness and sanitation standards

What We Provide:

• All cleaning supplies and equipment
• A collaborative, supportive work environment
• Training and onboarding to ensure your success

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 40 hours per week (full-time)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting pay: $17.50 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.50 per mile (from our Union office to job sites)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (after 60-day introductory period)
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle (used to travel to job sites)
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs
• Comfortable with squatting, bending, and kneeling
• Direct deposit required
• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred

Ready to Join Our Team?
We welcome your application! Submit your resume today for immediate consideration and take the next step toward a rewarding career in property services.

Position 2 Title: Full-Time Apartment Painter

Job Description:

Schmelz Contracting Services is a trusted name in residential property services and part of the ELS family of companies. We manage a growing portfolio of apartment communities and are looking to expand our apartment make ready team with a reliable and detail-oriented professional.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Apartment Painter to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our apartments are move-in ready for residents. The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, skilled and takes pride in maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including patching holes, sanding, and priming of vacant units for re-occupancy
• Apply paint using brushes and rollers to walls, ceiling, and other surfaces
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, consistency, and overall quality.
• Report painting supply needs

What We Provide:

• All painting supplies, equipment and clothing
• A collaborative, supportive work environment

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 40 hours per week (full-time)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting pay range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (after 60-day introductory period)
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle (used to travel to job sites)
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Comfortable with squatting, bending, and kneeling
• Direct deposit required
• Previous residential painting experience

Ready to Join Our Team?
We welcome your application! Submit your resume today for immediate consideration and take the next step toward a rewarding career in property services.

Position 3 Title: General Laborer

Job Description:

Schmelz Contracting Services is a trusted name in residential property services and part of the ELS family of companies. We manage a growing portfolio of apartment communities and are looking to expand our construction team with a reliable and detail-oriented professional.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a full-time General Laborer to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our development and construction projects are completed timely and with the highest quality. The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, skilled and takes pride in maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload materials and equipment from vehicles
• Perform manual labor tasks such as liffting, csarrying, shoveling, trench work and installing water and utility pipes
• Clean and maintain equipment and tools
• Assist equipment operator in all facets of the job
• Install utility services from mains to buildings
• Install erosion fencing
• Install gutter drain systems

What We Provide:

• All tools and equipment
• A collaborative, supportive work environment
• Company vehicle to and from job sites

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 40 hours per week (full-time)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting pay range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (after 60-day introductory period)
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and insurable on company auto insurance policy
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Comfortable with standing, squatting, bending, and kneeling
• Direct deposit required
• Previous underground utility service experience preferred but not required

Ready to Join Our Team?
We welcome your application! Submit your resume today for immediate consideration and take the next step toward a rewarding career in property services.

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plan (50% subsidized)
• Dental insurance plan (50% subsidized)
• Vision insurance plan (50%) subsidized)
• Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% match by employer
• Paint Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay (Six major holidays and your birthday!)
• Weekly direct deposit (Payroll every Friday)
• Employee discount of 10% of rent on our owned properties after 6 months of employment, subject to rental requirements.
• Continiuing education opportunities