Grounds Person - Presidio Residences

The John Stewart Company•San Francisco, CA

3d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Person works under the direction of the Site Manager and Property Manager, performing janitorial duties and maintaining grounds and common areas at Baker and South Baker Beach Apartments, which together comprise 457 housing units. The work requires safe work practices, sustained physical effort, problem solving, attention to detail, customer service, and time management. The employee must travel independently on a regular basis, usually by personal automobile, for purposes such as emergency purchases and assisting at other properties. The role includes maintaining clean, orderly common areas and refuse areas; carrying out janitorial cleaning; using and storing equipment and cleaning products safely; and reporting work orders, supply needs, lease violations, and hazards. The employee provides service to residents and park visitors and may water open spaces and participate in planting projects with the Presidio Trust. Duties may be revised or reassigned by management.

Requirements

Ability to perform the primary job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Knowledge of company policies, applicable federal, state, and local laws, government regulations, and agency rules pertaining to the Presidio.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to work without constant direct supervision.
Customer service skills, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, measure distances, and calculate quantities.
Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautions to protect oneself and others.
Fluency in English.
Ability to read and understand instructions.
Ability to travel independently on a regular basis, usually by personal automobile.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; push items weighing 20–40 pounds; and walk for long periods, including on uneven ground.
Ability to bend, twist, stretch, stoop, reach overhead, stand, sit, kneel, climb ladders, and grasp, pull, carry, and push equipment.
Ability to quickly move hands and grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Ability to exert oneself physically for long periods without becoming winded or out of breath.

Nice To Haves

Related experience is desired.
At least one year of grounds duties at a multi-family property is desired.

Responsibilities

Keep common areas free of debris, garbage, litter, and animal waste; rake leaves and remove litter from shrubbery and hedges according to the daily schedule.
Sweep building exteriors and carports, and remove cobwebs from carports, stairwells, and entryways.
Use a leaf or backpack blower safely and effectively.
Keep garbage, recycling, and compost dumpster areas clean and free of debris.
Clean stairwells, carports, and other common areas with water, hoses, and scrub brushes as needed.
Use a power washer safely and effectively to clean common areas as needed.
Remove graffiti or report it to the appropriate people.
Maintain an inventory of necessary supplies and advise the supervisor of equipment and supply needs.
Keep maintenance and storage areas neat, clean, and organized.
Report necessary work orders to appropriate staff.
Report lease violations and safety hazards to the Site Manager or Property Manager.
Water specified open-space areas when requested by the Presidio Trust.
Work with the Presidio Trust on periodic planting projects.
Provide customer service to residents and park visitors.
Understand and implement appropriate safety practices, follow company safety guidelines, and abide by the Inclement Weather Policy.
Clean common-area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming; steam-clean or shampoo carpets; and clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors; dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment; and service, clean, and supply common-area restrooms.
Use and store cleaning products according to manufacturer instructions and use non-toxic products whenever possible.
Wear personal protective equipment and inform the Property Manager when others do not; know the contents and location of the MSDS binder and read and understand chemical labels before use, storage, or disposal.
Participate actively in required monthly safety meetings.
Perform other duties as requested by the Presidio Trust or the John Stewart Company supervisor.

Benefits

For employees working 30 or more hours per week: medical, dental, and vision care; preventive medical care paid at 100%.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: vacation leave of up to ten days in the first year.
Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
Free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
Commuter benefit program.
Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
$100 annual wellness reimbursement.
Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan of up to 2% of compensation for employees working 20 or more hours per week.