Groundskeeper​/Porter - Student Housing

JOB PURPOSE:

Many of the larger communities will have a dedicated Groundskeeper who is responsible for maintaining all common areas and the grounds of each community in clean condition at all times. The Groundskeeper will also perform any minor landscaping duties that the landscaping contractor does include in their responsibilities.

Will always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor

• Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
• Cleaning and monitoring trash receptacle locations on property.
• Cleaning all amenity areas including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts and restrooms.
• Clearing and removing debris from community grounds, breezeways and amenity areas.
• Completing and assisting with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Delivering resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.

• Meet with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments. Communicate all maintenance concerns. Expect to receive a daily list of assignments and direction from Maintenance Supervisor.
• Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms/software. Obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Pickup debris and pet waste and perform inspection of all areas daily, before the office is open for business. Always be diligent to look for maintenance issues.
• Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, keep grounds maintained and free of debris. Always be diligent to look for maintenance issues.
• Maintain trash receptacles to be clean and clear, always available for residents. Any back-ups, overflows, or malfunctions should be reported to Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager immediately. Assist with City pick up, when necessary.
• At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, perform pressure washing of common areas, walks and buildings.
• At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal and other cleaning in interior common areas and units.
• Complete minor work orders as directed. Ensure 24-hour response policy.
• Enforce trash standards on property. Report violations to Maintenance Supervisor so notices to residents can be issued.
• At the direction of Maintenance Supervisor, log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code.
• At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office. Keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheets.
• Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
• Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans.

• Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on monthly basis. At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform following duties on a monthly basis:
  • Landscape walk with Maintenance Supervisor
  • Breezeway Inspections
  • Safety and Trip Hazard Inspections
• Attend a monthly safety meeting to stay informed of safety regulations and changes. Utilize meeting to communicate problems and get direction on better ways of doing things and improved cost control.
• Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory. Report missing/broken equipment immediately to Maintenance Supervisor. Assist in the verification of inventory as directed. Advise Maintenance Supervisor of any needed equipment/supplies.
• Keep Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs. Ensure and required licenses and certifications are kept current.

• Work with vendors during process and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding vendors’ status and adherence to schedule.
• Complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.

High degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape combined with a willingness and desire to learn.

• Able to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other…