Porter/GroundsKeeper

About the role

The primary responsibilities of the Porter/Groundskeeper involve the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. The Porter will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities

Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis
• If certified for pool maintenance, clean and maintain pool as directed
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times
• Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions
• Needs to be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts
• Ensures that storage areas always remain locked when not in use
• Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, cigarette butts and pet droppings from the grounds
• Performs "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis
• Details property on a regular basis
• Cleans and rakes shrub areas; shovels mud when necessary
• Use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush
• Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by manager and senior maintenance technician
• Assists with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, liens, etc
• Assists with "make-ready" duties when requested by the manager or senior maintenance technician
• Helps clean and maintain storage and shop areas
• Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested
• Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site
• Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by manager and/or senior maintenance technician
• Follow procedures when service requests are performed
• Change locks, rekeys and makes keys when directed
• Distributes resident communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter
• Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant
• Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager

Requirements

Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week if full time or up to 25 hours if part time. Weekly schedule may change as required. Weekends as circumstances warrant.

Equipment Requirement: Required to wear back support belt, and gloves as tasks dictate.

• Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc. (not provided by the company)
• User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders
• Power Tools: Blowers, power washers, etc.

Physical Requirements

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel
• Climb Stairs
• Push or Pull
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Climb Ladders
• Grasp/Grip/Turning
• Finger Dexterity
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, blower, ladders, etc.): Over 150 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time), 75 - 150 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time), 25 - 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time), 1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

Working Environment

Outdoors (66% to 100% of the time), all conditions, often for extended periods of time

Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc.

Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions