Temporary Groundskeeper / Housekeeping- Bilingual in Spanish required

Northwest Real Estate Capital Corporation•Cornelius, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper / Housekeeping position will report directly to the Property Manager. The job includes but is not limited to janitorial tasks and apartment turnovers. As part of the on-site team, this position will maintain a high standard of cleanliness, customer service, and a hazard-free environment. This position is responsible for property cleanliness and the upkeep of public and common areas and assists maintenance with basic repairs, groundskeeping, and housekeeping duties as assigned. This is a temporary, part-time position working approximately 24 hours per week and is expected to continue through early January 2027.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish required
Ability to effectively manage and solve problems.
Ability to take direction from a supervisor.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to use a computer for e-mail and internet.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner, as a member of a site team.
Ability to relate professionally with vendors, residents, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to commit to the mission and values of the company.
Ability to be flexible to change work plans.
Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance.
Ability to drive a car (and a valid driver’s license and insurance).
Ability to travel for training opportunities from time to time.
Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc.
Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
May be asked to lift up to 25 lbs.
Frequently required to concentrate on intense detail with constant interruption.
Must be able to attend to a task/function for 1 hour or more.
Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time.
Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

2 years of grounds keeping, custodial, janitorial, and/or housekeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep Property Manager aware of daily procedures, comments, problems, changes etc.
Report inventory/supply needs to Property Manager.
Keep all equipment clean and report equipment repairs or replacement to Property Manager.
Make sure all cleaning equipment, storage areas, supplies etc. are maintained/stored in accordance with state and federal laws.
Follow proper labeling, storage and use of supplies and chemicals.
Participate in meetings as required.
Follow established OSHA and security procedures.
Clean all utility, garbage, mop rooms, common area bathrooms, etc. daily.
Provide light housekeeping in the occupied units consisting of: wiping down counters; sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors; clean tub/shower; toilets; and sinks.
Any other assigned task not listed as requested by Property Manager.
Performing general grounds keeping assignments.
Trimming shrubs and fertilizing grass areas.
Performing scheduled walks of the community to keep the grounds free of trash and pet waste.
Vacuum, clean walls, polish chrome, and clean and vacuum tracks in elevator daily (if applicable), more often if needed.
Dispose of all garbage in the building daily in an appropriate manner.
Clean walls, floors, windows, etc. in common areas of building weekly, more often if needed.
Vacuum all hallway carpet once a week, more often if needed.
Remove dust and cobwebs in all areas as needed.
Remove soiled spots on walls, carpets, etc. in common areas as needed.
Wash inside of all day room windows as needed.
Wash outside of all windows on first floor and common areas as needed.
Clean vacant apartments completely as they become empty.
Prepare vacant apartments for painting and paint as needed.