PORTER/Groundskeeper - Journet Place
About The Position
The Porter is responsible, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, for keeping the grounds of the assigned community attractive and maintained. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, including completing a hazard assessment before beginning tasks and participating in required safety training. The Porter is expected to maintain excellent attendance and communication, build lasting business relationships, and act professionally. The work includes watering plants and landscaping, maintaining lawns and grounds, cleaning walks and breezeways, supporting pool-area upkeep, and assisting with custodial and maintenance tasks. The Porter maintains equipment and supplies, reports unusual property or resident circumstances, and may assist with emergency maintenance and after-hours situations. Evening, weekend, and holiday standby coverage is required.
Requirements
- Clearly communicate verbally and in writing and be able to read English.
- Read, understand, and follow handwritten or printed work orders; provide written responses; and complete reports in accordance with company procedures.
- Read and understand manuals, instructions, warning labels, and directional labeling needed to perform tasks.
- Work within time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe.
- Be willing to accept tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance.
- Limited computer literacy.
- Have a government-issued state ID, or a valid driver’s license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs; the job posting also states that a valid driver’s license is required.
- Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Safely move large appliances with a hand truck.
- Safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, handheld drills, and circular saws.
- Safely ascend and descend various types of ladders without assistance.
- Tolerate normal exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
- Safely access all areas of the property grounds under varying grounds and weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
- Be able to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and possibly for long periods.
- Have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow OSHA standards, company safety policies, and work-safety requirements; complete required safety training and a hazard assessment before beginning tasks.
- Water potted plants in common areas daily and water additional newly planted foliage as directed by the community manager.
- As needed, water, mow, trim, fertilize, and rake lawns; trim shrubs, plants, and small trees; tend flowers, pull weeds, spray insecticides, maintain watering and drainage systems, turn soil, and reseed lawns.
- As needed, paint building exteriors; pick up litter and trash daily; clean and maintain exterior light fixtures and replace bulbs; install and maintain fences and gates; care for pools; and assist with inventory and upkeep of grounds equipment and supplies.
- Assist with emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours emergency situations such as fire watch.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals, and maintain lawn and cleaning equipment according to manufacturer and company procedures.
- Pressure wash or blow walks and breezeways routinely; help keep the pool area clean, chairs straight, and trash receptacles empty.
- Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with the supervisor at least once daily.
- Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, coworkers, or residents.
- Wear the required property uniform and maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
- Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting is maintained.
- Assist with custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and pet stations, and cleaning windows.
- Assist other team members when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
