Porter

Pratum Companies•Newark, NJ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter/Groundsman is responsible for the meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, dumpster area, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, and all other community buildings. This role involves physically walking the property frequently to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings, ensuring key areas remain neat and free of litter at all times. The position also includes performing 'trash-out' duties at vacated apartments, removing abandoned furniture and trash, transferring items to dumpsters or storage, and maintaining the cleanliness of dumpster areas and surrounding grounds. Additionally, the role involves routine property detailing, cleaning shrub areas, shoveling mud, using blowers to clear sidewalks, repairing/replacing windows and doors, performing routine maintenance tasks, assisting with various physical tasks like fence removal or digging post holes, and helping with 'make-ready' duties and storage area maintenance. Interior and exterior painting may also be required.

Requirements

Previous grounds keeping experience preferred
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends preferred
Basic painting skills required
Customer service oriented
High School diploma or equivalent.
One to three years' experience as a groundskeeper.
Knowledge of horticultural practices and procedures.
Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment required of the trade.
Ability to operate motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance (as appropriate).

Nice To Haves

Previous grounds keeping experience
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
If certified for pool maintenance, clean and maintain pool as directed

Responsibilities

Keeping the premises of the office, building, and grounds in clean and orderly condition
Assist with cleaning, turning and painting vacant apartments
Light landscaping
Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
Clean common areas
Transport trash and waste to disposal area
Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity while representing Edgewood Management
Change locks, make keys when directed
Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
Assist Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
Assist maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable)
Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis
If certified for pool maintenance, clean and maintain pool as directed
Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions at all times
Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the property and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe conditions
Needs to be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs and sewer clean outs
Ensure that storage areas remain locked when not in use
Safely operate pressure washer to maintain curb appeal
Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter; rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant
Maintain good relations with residents at all times
Maintain professional levels of hygiene and appearance
Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds
Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis
Remove all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes
Transfer to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable
Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster
Pick-up and sweep area
Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days
Detail property on a regular basis
Clean and rake shrub areas; shovel mud when necessary
Use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush
Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
Perform routine maintenance on property as requested by Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
Assist with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
Assist with "make-ready" duties when requested by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
Help clean and maintain storage areas
Perform interior and exterior painting duties when requested; carry buckets of paint from storage area to work site