PORTER/Groundskeeper - Magnolia Place
About The Position
The Porter is responsible, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, for keeping the assigned community grounds 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 present a professional appearance and attitude. Work includes routine groundskeeping, cleaning and upkeep of common areas, equipment maintenance, and assistance with maintenance or emergency situations as needed. The Porter communicates with the supervisor at least once daily, reports unusual circumstances, and participates in an evening, weekend, and holiday standby emergency schedule.
Requirements
- Clearly communicate verbally and in writing, and read in English.
- Read and follow handwritten or printed work orders and provide written responses and reports in accordance with company procedures.
- 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 additional 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 the 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 hammers, screwdrivers, saws, handheld drills, and circular saws.
- Safely climb 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 in varying conditions and weather, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
- Be able to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and potentially 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 and company safety policies, complete required safety training, and complete a hazard assessment before beginning each task.
- Water potted plants in community common areas daily and water newly planted foliage as directed by the community manager.
- Perform groundskeeping as required, including watering, mowing, trimming, fertilizing and raking lawns; tending flowers; pulling weeds; spraying insecticides; maintaining watering and drainage systems; turning soil; and reseeding lawns.
- As required, paint building exteriors; collect litter and trash; clean and maintain exterior light fixtures and replace bulbs; install and maintain fences and gates; care for pools; and help maintain grounds equipment and supplies.
- Assist with emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours situations such as fire watch.
- Perform scheduled equipment maintenance based on manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals, and maintain lawn and cleaning equipment according to manufacturer and company procedures.
- Pressure-wash or blow walks and breezeways, and help keep the pool area clean, chairs orderly, and trash receptacles empty.
- Participate in the 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, coworkers, or residents.
- Wear the required property uniform and maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
- Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
- Assist with custodial duties such as 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
