Groundskeeper

Liberty Military Housing • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

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About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is hiring a Groundskeeper (also referred to in the description as a Porter/Groundskeeper) to perform routine cleaning and upkeep of grounds, buildings, amenities, and surrounding areas in a multifamily residential community. The role uses tools, machinery, and other equipment to complete work efficiently and safely, while providing service in accordance with the company’s customer-satisfaction standards.

The position includes cleaning and maintaining community areas and vacant homes, assisting with make-ready preparation and minor repairs, and reporting maintenance concerns to management. The Groundskeeper follows applicable safety regulations, laws, and company procedures, and may travel to regional locations for work-related activities.

Requirements

• Entry-level to six months of general custodial or maintenance experience.
• Beginning-level understanding of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment applicable to the job.
• Communication and interaction skills sufficient to exchange information and give and receive work direction with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electrical cart.
• Ability to travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
• Ability to independently lift or carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 65 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills, including use of a PC or mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, district office, pool, recreation areas, parking lots, and surrounding community areas.
• Remove trash daily from grounds, office areas, homes, and the community perimeter.
• Clean interior and exterior areas using general cleaning tools and equipment, keeping entry areas, sidewalks, streets, and walking areas free of debris, dust, leaves, and brush.
• Help shovel snow from sidewalks and main entry areas where applicable.
• Assist with make-ready preparation, including removing trash from vacant homes, touch-up painting, and general cleaning.
• Carry and remove abandoned furniture, tools, appliances, and other equipment as directed.
• Assist with repairs, replacement, and installation of window and door screens, lightbulbs, and other fixtures.
• Clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Assist Service Technicians when needed.
• Perform minor interior and exterior touch-up painting or caulking.
• Clean air-conditioning vents and replace air filters and smoke detectors.
• Perform other routine cleaning and maintenance on the property as requested or directed.
• Report maintenance concerns involving homes, the community, or common areas to management.
• Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company procedures and policies.
• Follow safe work practices, including procedures for Lockout Tag-out, confined-space entry, hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and elevated surfaces.
• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive bonus program
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• 80 hours of paid vacation per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 30 days of full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed