PORTER/Groundskeeper - Holly Point

Royal American Companies•Holly Hill, FL

10d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is responsible, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, for keeping the assigned community grounds attractive and well maintained. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, strong attendance and communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The Porter maintains landscaping and common areas, performs routine upkeep and cleaning, helps care for the pool and grounds equipment, and may assist with maintenance or emergency situations. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather and safely accessing all areas of the property.

Requirements

Clearly communicate verbally and in writing, and read in English.
Read, understand, and follow handwritten or printed work orders; provide written responses and complete reports according to company procedures.
Read and understand manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials 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.
Have 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.
Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Safely move large appliances using a hand truck.
Safely use hand tools and power tools, including hand-held 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's grounds, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator and regardless of ground or weather conditions.
Be able to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and potentially for long periods.
Have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies, complete required safety training, and perform 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.
Maintain lawns and landscaping, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, raking, tending flowers, pulling weeds, applying insecticides, maintaining watering and drainage systems, turning soil, and reseeding lawns as needed.
Pick up litter and trash on the grounds daily.
Perform exterior upkeep as needed, including painting buildings, cleaning exterior light fixtures, replacing light bulbs, and installing or maintaining fences and gates.
Care for the pool area, including keeping it clean, straightening chairs, and emptying trash receptacles.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals, and maintain lawn and cleaning equipment according to applicable procedures.
Pressure wash or blow walks and breezeways routinely.
Assist with inventory control and upkeep of grounds equipment and supplies.
Assist with emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours emergencies such as fire watch.
Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the supervisor at least once per day, and report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, co-workers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting is maintained.
Assist with custodial work such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and pet stations, and cleaning windows.
Assist other team members when necessary.