Prevailing Wage Groundskeeper/Porter - The Brook

About the role

The Brook is seeking a Full-time Groundskeeper/Porter to join our team. This position is located in Brooklyn, New York.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the community throughout the day to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings and ensure all common areas and amenities are neat and free of litter at all times.
• Removes trash and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting the make-ready process, transfers trash to dumpster or storage area as applicable, and cleans and maintains storage areas.
• Completes assigned minor and routine service requests as requested by Service Supervisor and/or Community Manager, and assists the make-ready specialist in the turn process.
• Changes all locks in accordance with the property’s policy and ensure gates to all pool areas are working according to codes and safety standards.
• Distributes notices and communications to residents as necessary.
• Informs appropriate supervisors of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, team members, guests and others.
• Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.
• Complies with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of experience in groundskeeping or similar field. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

Skills

Strong physical fitness, ability to lift heavy objects, and knowledge of safety regulations and procedures are essential.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability & life insurance benefits. Generous paid time off. Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities. 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter). 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service. Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy). Employee Assistance Program. Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans. Charitable giving program and benefits.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $22.33.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position.