Groundskeeper/Porter

University Partners • Columbia, SC

84d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining all common areas and the grounds of each community in clean condition at all times. This role includes performing minor landscaping duties that are not covered by the landscaping contractor. The Groundskeeper will provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors, ensuring that the community is well-kept and welcoming.

Requirements

• High degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape.
• Willingness and desire to learn.
• Ability to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.
• Professional and energetic demeanor from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experience.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to be an effective team player.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Patient, even-tempered, and able to work well under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
• Willingness to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to work weekends or overtime as job requires.

Nice To Haves

• Broad-based experience in all phases of ground maintenance.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance and minor repairs of small engines.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors.
• Cleaning and monitoring trash receptacle locations on property.
• Cleaning all amenity areas including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts, and restrooms.
• Clearing and removing debris from community grounds, breezeways, and amenity areas.
• Completing and assisting with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Delivering resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.
• Meeting with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments.
• Keeping a record of hours utilizing company provided forms/software.
• Inspecting and picking up debris and pet waste in all areas daily.
• Maintaining grounds free of debris as per schedule.
• Maintaining trash receptacles to be clean and clear.
• Performing pressure washing of common areas, walks, and buildings.
• Performing custodial cleaning in interior common areas and units.
• Completing minor work orders as directed.
• Enforcing trash standards on property.
• Logging and maintaining pool chemicals daily.
• Maintaining MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office.
• Informing Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
• Providing coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans.
• Reviewing Preventative Maintenance Calendar on a monthly basis.
• Attending a monthly safety meeting.
• Ensuring proper equipment is kept in inventory.
• Working with vendors during move-in/move-out processes.
• Completing unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.

Benefits

• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees