Groundskeeper/Porter

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
• Cleaning and monitoring trash receptacle locations on property.
• Cleaning all amenity areas including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts and restrooms.
• Clearing and removing debris from community grounds, breezeways and amenity areas.
• Completing and assisting with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Delivering resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.

Daily/Weekly

• Meet with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments. Communicate all maintenance concerns.
• Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms/software. Obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Pickup debris and pet waste and perform inspection of all areas daily, before the office is open for business.
• Maintain trash receptacles to be clean and clear, always available for residents.
• Perform pressure washing of common areas, walks and buildings.
• Perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal and other cleaning in interior common areas and units.
• Complete minor workorders as directed. Ensure 24-hour response policy.
• Enforce trash standards on property. Report violations to Maintenance Supervisor so notices to residents can be issued.
• Log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code.
• Maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office. Keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheets.
• Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
• Provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans.

Scheduled Inspections

• Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on monthly basis. Perform following duties on a monthly basis:
• Landscape walk with Maintenance Supervisor
• Breezeway Inspections
• Safety and Trip Hazard Inspections

Monthly/Ongoing

• Attend a monthly safety meeting to stay informed of safety regulations and changes.
• Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory. Report missing/broken equipment immediately to Maintenance Supervisor. Assist in the verification of inventory as directed. Advise Maintenance Supervisor of any needed equipment/supplies.
• Keep Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs. Ensure and required licenses and certifications are kept current.

Move-Out/Move-In

• Work with vendors during process and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding vendors’ status and adherence to schedule.
• Complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape combined with a willingness and desire to learn.
• Able to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Professional and energetic demeanor resulting from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experience.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to follow directions from a supervisor.
• Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Able to accept constructive criticism.
• Willing to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Less than high school education; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad-based experience in all phases of ground maintenance. Must be familiar with basic maintenance and minor repairs of small engines.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.