Groundskeeper/Porter

Pratum Companies • Pueblo, CO

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper/Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the property’s grounds, amenities, dumpster areas, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings. The position includes frequent property walks, litter and pet-waste removal, apartment trash-outs and make-ready assistance, light landscaping, painting, and routine maintenance support. The employee reports maintenance concerns and unsafe conditions, follows safety precautions, and maintains professional relations with residents while representing the company.

The role requires working outdoors in all types of weather and performing physical tasks such as lifting and carrying materials, operating equipment, and moving items. Occasional hazards may arise from grounds-trade materials, including chemicals. The position is non-exempt, pays an anticipated $18 for a new employee subject to relevant factors, and may be eligible for discretionary or performance-based bonuses. Overtime is eligible for hours worked in excess of 40 per week. Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for paid vacation, sick and related leave, paid holidays, and health and welfare benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience as a groundskeeper.
• Basic painting skills.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices and procedures.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment required for the trade.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance.
• Ability to frequently walk the apartment community.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to perform light and heavy lifting, carry materials, operate light and heavy equipment, and move equipment.
• Ability to observe safety precautions; occasional exposure to hazards involving grounds-trade materials, including chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep the office, buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas clean and orderly.
• Frequently walk the property and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings, keeping specified areas neat and free of litter.
• Perform daily trash-outs at vacated apartments, remove abandoned furniture and other waste, and transfer items to the dumpster or storage area as applicable.
• Clean and sweep dumpster areas, place trash left outside the dumpster into it, and keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Assist with cleaning, turning, painting, and preparing vacant apartments for market readiness.
• Perform light landscaping, including raking, sweeping, shoveling, cleaning shrub areas, and using a blower on sidewalks and walking areas.
• Assist with snow removal when applicable.
• Perform routine property maintenance as requested by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Report maintenance concerns and unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or initiate corrective action when appropriate.
• Check and replace exterior lighting regularly.
• Clean and maintain the pool as directed if certified for pool maintenance.
• Change locks and make keys when directed.
• Safely operate a pressure washer to maintain curb appeal.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, and similar items.
• Assist with physical tasks as directed, including tearing down fences, digging post holes, and carrying abandoned furniture.
• Clean and maintain storage areas and ensure they remain locked when not in use.
• Maintain awareness of utility meter, apartment, fixture, and sewer cleanout shutoffs.
• Maintain professional hygiene and appearance and good relations with residents.
• Use tools, equipment, and motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Prescription drug program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid personal and sick leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Dependent supplemental life insurance.
• Educational assistance.
• Financial planning.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Company outings and events.
• Eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week receive two weeks of paid vacation, sick and related leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Overtime eligibility for hours worked in excess of 40 per week.
• May be eligible for discretionary and/or performance-based spot or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED