PORTER - GROUNDSKEEPER - PART TIME
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities
Interior and Exterior Grounds
Responsible for keeping the grounds of the property in an attractive condition
Responsible for keeping exteriors, common areas, vacant apartments, sidewalks, fitness center, and clubhouse facilities of property in a clean and safe condition
Assists in other types of maintenance, when necessary
Assists Service Manager or other supervisor(s) with special projects and other related work and performs all other duties as required
General Duties
Picks up litter on property
Cleans all hallways and breeze-ways
Cleans all common areas
Cleans all parking lots and sidewalks
Cleans and maintains laundry rooms
Cleans on-site Management Office and clubhouse facility
Replaces light bulbs for exterior lighting
Maintains fences and gates
Assists in inventory control and upkeep of all equipment and supplies
Assists with any emergency maintenance
Gardening Duties
Waters lawn, shrubs and flowers, as needed
Tends flowers, weeds, as necessary
Maintains watering and drainage systems
Turns soil and re-seeds lawn, as necessary
Trims shrubs, plant and small trees
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience/Other:
Previous resident/commercial grounds or related industry experience preferred
Must have a valid PA/NJ/FL driver’s license
CAPABILITES:
Technical:
Understanding of safety requirements
Ability to use standard tools and equipment necessary to perform duties
Physical:
Able to walk, stand, drive, climb, kneel and bend and visually inspect throughout the day
Physical strength and ability to lift, carry and put away supplies, materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Stamina sufficient to endure continuous physical effort including frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and grasping.
Able to endure working up to 10 hour shifts to perform duties as assigned in all kinds of weather, including snow shoveling and plowing and operating snow blowers
Ability to tolerate and work with chemicals used at the property for maintenance of apartments, pool and other facilities
Skills/Abilities:
Good oral communication skills
Ability to speak English at a rudimentary level
Ability to read and write in English at an 8th grade level
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to pay attention to detail and focus on providing quality service
Appearance compatible with the image of the Company and Property, including use and proper care of company issued uniforms, equipment and tools
Positive attitude, sense of humor; energetic and capable role model for peers
Demonstrates integrity on a personal as well as professional level
Ability to interact with a wide range of people and maintain excellent customer relations
Able to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to independently follow-through on tasks through completion and meet all deadlines as assigned
OTHER:
As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required to adhere to a drug-free and smoke-free agreement, and are subject to an initial drug screening and criminal background check.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
