PORTER​/Groundskeeper - Anchorage

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Porter is responsible for maintaining the community grounds of the assigned property in an attractive condition. The Porter will operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times. The incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.

• Practice OSHA standards, company safety policy and stay aware of work‑safety requirements.
• Complete a hazard assessment form before beginning any task.
• Continue safety training as required by company, state, and federal law.
• Water all potted plants in community common areas daily, and any additional newly planted foliage as directed by the community manager.
• Maintain lawns, shrubs and flowers: mow, trim, fertilize, rake, tend to flowers, pull weeds, spray insecticides, maintain watering and drainage systems, turn soil and reseed lawn.
• Paint exterior of buildings, pick up litter/trash on grounds daily, clean and maintain exterior light fixtures and replace light bulbs, install and maintain fences and gates, care for the pools.
• Assist in inventory control and upkeep of grounds equipment and supplies.
• Assist with any emergency maintenance situations, including after‑hour emergencies such as fire watch.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals.
• Maintain all lawn and cleaning equipment per manufacturer and company procedure guidelines.
• Perform routine pressure wash/blowing of walkways and breezeways; assist with keeping pool area clean, chairs straight, and trash receptacles empty.
• Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
• Engage in daily verbal and written communication with supervisor (at least once per day).
• Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property, co‑workers, or residents.
• Maintain required property uniform and professional appearance.
• Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting of areas is maintained at all times.
• Assist in custodial work: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and pet stations, cleaning windows.
• Assist other team members when necessary.

• Clearly communicate verbally, in writing, and read in English.
• Read, understand and follow instructions in handwritten/printed work orders; provide handwritten/typed responses and complete reports per company procedures.
• Read and understand various manuals, instructions, and other printed materials such as regulation manuals, procedures manuals, warning labels and directional labeling.
• Work under time constraints and complete tasks within a reasonable timeframe.
• Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities not strictly related to repair and maintenance.
• Limited computer literacy.
• Must have a government‑issued state  valid driver’s license if required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience preferred.

• Safely lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Safely move large appliances such as ranges, refrigerators and washing machines with the use of a hand truck.
• Use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, and various power tools including hand‑held drills and circular saws.
• Safely ascend and descend various types of ladders unassisted.
• Tolerate normal levels of exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions.
• Safely access all areas of the property’s grounds, regardless of conditions and weather, including multilevel structures, with or without the aid of an elevator.
• Walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for prolonged periods.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.