Grounds Person - Presidio Residences

COMPANY SUMMARY:

The John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high quality service in the affordable housing sector. We work to enrich the lives of our residents and employees, while delivering our services cost‐effectively, efficiently and with the highest levels of professionalism, compassion, integrity and respect.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the Site Manager and Property Manager, the Grounds Janitor performs a wide variety of janitorial duties including general tasks related to the upkeep of the grounds and common areas at Baker and South Baker Beach Apartments. Together, the two neighborhoods are comprised of 457 housing units. Nature of work requires emphasis on safe work practices, sustained physical effort, problem solving, attention to detail, customer service, and time management.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Note:

It is necessary for the position to travel independently on a regular basis (e.g., emergency purchases, assisting at other properties, etc.) in the most time efficient method possible, usually by personal automobile.

• Keep all common areas clean of debris/garbage, including the removal of trash, litter, and animal waste; raking leaves, and removing trash or litter from shrubbery and hedges according to daily schedule
• Sweep exterior of buildings and carports, remove cobwebs from carports, stairwells, and entryways
• Use a leaf/backpack blower in a safe, effective manner
• Keep refuse dumpsters (garbage, recycling, and compost) areas clean and free of debris
• Use water, hose, and scrub brushes to clean stairwells, carports, and other common areas as needed
• Use power washer to effectively and safely clean common areas as needed
• Remove and/or report graffiti to appropriate people
• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies
• Maintain neat, clean, and organized maintenance and storage areas
• Report necessary work orders to appropriate staff
• Advise supervisor of equipment and supplies needed
• Act as “eyes and ears” and report lease violations, safety hazards, etc. to Site Manager or Property Manager
• Water specified areas of open space, as requested by Presidio Trust
• Work with the Presidio Trust on periodic planting projects
• Provide customer service to residents and park visitors
• Understand and implement appropriate safety practices
• Work within John Stewart Company safety guidelines
• Abide by the Inclement Weather Policy
• Other duties, as requested by the Presidio Trust and John Stewart Company supervisor

JANITORIAL:

• Cleans common area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Steam-cleans or shampoos carpets
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures
• Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
• Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
• Services, cleans, and supplies common area restrooms
• Uses and stores cleaning products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
• Uses non-toxic cleaning products whenever possible

SAFETY:

• Practices safety precautions and is safety-conscious at all times
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) and informs Property Manager when others do not
• Knows the contents and location of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) binder; reads and understands labels of all chemicals before using, storing or disposing
• Actively participates in required monthly safety meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…