Groundskeeper/Porter

Pratum Companies•Pueblo, CO

19d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the property, including grounds, amenities, dumpster areas, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings. The role includes frequent property walks to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings; cleaning common areas; transporting trash; and preparing vacant apartments for make-ready. The Groundskeeper also performs light landscaping, painting, routine maintenance, and other physical tasks as assigned by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor. The position requires maintaining awareness of safety conditions, reporting maintenance concerns, and taking or initiating action to correct unsafe conditions. Duties may include checking exterior lighting, pool maintenance when certified, snow removal when applicable, using a pressure washer and blower, changing locks and making keys when directed, and maintaining good relations with residents. The position involves working in all types of weather and handling tools, equipment, materials, and occasional hazards such as chemicals.

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 lift and carry materials, operate light and heavy equipment, and move equipment.
Ability to work in all types of weather.
Customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Previous groundskeeping experience preferred.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends preferred.
Pool-maintenance certification, if performing pool maintenance.

Responsibilities

Keep the office, building, grounds, and common areas clean and orderly.
Assist with cleaning, turning, painting, and preparing vacant apartments for market readiness.
Remove trash and abandoned items from vacant apartments and community areas; transport waste to disposal areas and maintain dumpster areas.
Walk the property frequently to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings and keep designated areas neat.
Perform light landscaping, including raking, sweeping, shoveling, cleaning shrub areas, and using a blower on sidewalks and walkways.
Assist with snow removal when applicable.
Perform interior and exterior painting when requested and assist with make-ready duties.
Perform routine property maintenance as requested by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
Report maintenance concerns and unsafe conditions, and initiate or assist with corrective action as 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.
Assist with physical tasks such as tearing down fences, digging post holes, and moving abandoned furniture or equipment.
Help clean and maintain storage areas and ensure they remain locked when not in use.
Maintain awareness of utility, apartment, fixture, and sewer clean-out shutoffs.
Maintain professional conduct, hygiene, appearance, and good relations with residents.