Groundskeeper or Porter

NE Property Management • New Braunfels, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy at Veramendi Apartments is looking for a hardworking and dependable Groundskeeper. The primary responsibility of the Groundskeeper involves the upkeep of the property to enhance and maintain curb appeal.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in groundskeeping at a multi-family property or equivalent field.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified for pool maintenance

Responsibilities

• Checks and replaces exterior lighting regularly.
• If certified for the pool maintenance, cleans and maintains the pool as directed.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Constantly observes the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Has a “safety first” attitude not only with other maintenance technicians but with all staff.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Physically walks the property frequently and removes litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds.
• It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times: Laundry room. Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture. Mailrooms. Dumpster areas. Recreation/park areas. Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office. Walkways to and from, and in-between buildings. Parking lots and drives.
• Performs “trash-out” duties at vacated apartments each day.
• Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes.
• Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Transfers trash and other items left outside of the dumpster into dumpster.
• Pick-ups and sweeps area.
• It Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Details property regularly.
• Cleans and rakes under shrubs; shovels mud when necessary.
• Uses blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
• Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by manager or senior maintenance technician.
• Assists with various physical tasks as directed, e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
• Assists with “make-ready” duties when requested by the manager or senior maintenance technician.
• Helps clean and maintain storage areas.
• Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested.
• Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site.
• Changes locks make keys when directed.
• Distributes resident communications to residents, e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, and newsletters.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by manager or senior maintenance technician.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

What This Job Offers

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