Groundskeeper

Liberty Military Housing•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is seeking 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 line with the company’s customer satisfaction standards. The employee may travel to different locations for work-related activities and may operate a company or personal vehicle or electric cart.

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 or convey information and give or receive work direction with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electric cart.
Ability to travel to other 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

Clean and maintain grounds, amenities, building exteriors, district offices, pools, recreation areas, parking lots, and surrounding community areas.
Remove trash from grounds, office areas, homes, and the community perimeter daily.
Clean interior and exterior areas using general cleaning tools and equipment, including brooms, mops, vacuums, rakes, and blowers.
Shovel snow from sidewalks and main entry areas where applicable.
Assist with preparing make-ready units, 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 and caulking as needed.
Clean air-conditioning vents and replace air filters and smoke detectors.
Perform additional routine cleaning and maintenance as requested or directed.
Report maintenance concerns in homes, the community, and common areas to management.
Follow OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company procedures and policies.
Follow safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous-chemical use, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and working from elevated surfaces.
Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.