Groundskeeper

Liberty Military Housing•Norfolk, VA

6d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is hiring a Porter/Groundskeeper to perform routine cleaning and upkeep of grounds, buildings, amenities, and surrounding areas in a multifamily residential community. The role operates tools, machinery, and other equipment to complete work efficiently and requires effective communication, safe, quality work, and service consistent with the company’s customer satisfaction standards. The position may involve routine outdoor and indoor cleaning and maintenance, assisting with make-ready preparations and minor repairs, reporting maintenance concerns, and traveling to different work locations. The role follows applicable safety regulations, laws, and company procedures.

Requirements

Entry-level to 6 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, or residents.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electrical cart.
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 other community areas.
Remove trash daily from grounds, office areas, homes, and the surrounding community perimeter.
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 repairing, replacing, and installing window and door screens, light bulbs, 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 additional routine property cleaning and maintenance as requested or directed.
Report maintenance concerns about homes, the community, or common areas to management.
Follow OSHA safety regulations, applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, and company procedures and policies.
Follow safe work practices, including Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, hazardous chemical handling, Personal Protective Equipment use, ladder safety, and working from elevated surfaces.
Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.
Travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.