PORTER/Groundskeeper - Willow Lake

Royal American Management•Miami Gardens, FL

11d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Porter is responsible for maintaining the assigned community’s grounds in an attractive condition. The role requires working in accordance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, completing hazard assessments before tasks, and maintaining attendance, communication, professionalism, and positive business relationships. Duties may vary according to department requirements.

Requirements

Clearly communicate verbally and in writing, and read English.
Read, understand, and follow handwritten or printed work orders, instructions, manuals, warning labels, and directional labels; complete written responses and reports according to company procedures.
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 the location, property, or business needs.
Safely tolerate exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent walking, standing, bending, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, potentially for long periods; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 safety training as required and submit a hazard assessment before beginning tasks.
Water potted plants in common areas daily and water newly planted foliage as directed by the community manager.
Maintain landscaping as needed, including watering lawns and shrubs, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, raking, tending flowers, pulling weeds, spraying insecticides, maintaining watering and drainage systems, turning soil, and reseeding lawns.
Perform grounds and exterior upkeep as needed, including painting building exteriors, picking up litter and trash, cleaning exterior light fixtures and replacing bulbs, and installing or maintaining fences and gates.
Care for pools and help keep pool areas clean, chairs arranged, and trash receptacles empty.
Assist with inventory control and upkeep of grounds equipment and supplies; perform scheduled equipment maintenance and maintain lawn and cleaning equipment according to manufacturer and company procedures.
Pressure-wash or blow walks and breezeways routinely.
Assist with emergency maintenance and after-hours emergency situations, including fire watch, and participate in a standby schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the supervisor at least once daily and 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 areas have adequate lighting.
Assist with custodial work such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and pet stations, and cleaning windows.
Assist other team members when necessary.
Safely lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Use hand tools, power tools, and ladders safely; access all property grounds, including multilevel structures, in varying grounds and weather conditions.