Groundskeeper/ Porter: 32 Hour Work Week

KW Property Management Careers•Windermere, FL

About The Position

The Groundskeeper/Porter maintains building common areas and outdoor spaces in a clean, safe, and aesthetically appealing condition. The role includes cleaning floors and common areas, handling waste, maintaining equipment and supplies, inspecting areas for cleanliness, and reporting maintenance issues. The position is full-time, with a stated 32-hour work week and a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break. The schedule may change to accommodate business needs. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and at a moderate noise level. Employees must be able to work around chemical cleaning solutions and perform a range of physical activities, including standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling in tight spaces, stooping, kneeling, and lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds or more. The employee reports directly to the department supervisor. KW Property Management & Consulting is a drug-free and equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products.
Ability to react to and address emergency situations in a timely manner.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with and around chemical cleaning solutions.
Ability to stand for extended periods; walk and climb stairs; climb ladders; crawl in small, tight spaces; stoop and/or kneel; and lift, move, and/or carry up to 20 pounds or more.
Ability to handle, finger, grasp, and feel objects and equipment; reach with hands and arms; navigate the property or building as required; and repeat motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Responsibilities

Empty and transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors and building common areas using brooms, mops, and power cleaning or waxing machines.
Keep storage areas and carts stocked, clean, and tidy.
Complete required forms and work orders.
Routinely inspect common areas and maintain them in a clean and aesthetically appealing condition, painting when necessary.
Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
Wash outdoor walls, ceilings, and woodwork, and wax and polish as necessary.
Report maintenance issues, including burned-out lights, leaks, and broken equipment, to the Building Maintenance Department.
Observe precautions to protect residents, guests, and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
Properly use new equipment and follow safety procedures before using it.
React to and address emergency situations in a timely manner.