Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

GROUNDSKEEPER/PORTERJOB DESCRIPTION

Reports To:

Lead Maintenance Technician and/or Community Manager The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of GROUNDSKEEPER/PORTER. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Every Keener employee is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

Our company emphasizes a TEAM APPROACH which focuses on a spirit of cooperation, common purpose, and culture of customer service. Working together as a team encourages superior performance through open communication and decision empowerment. It is imperative that you review these duties, skills, and physical requirements closely and that you understand that by signing the

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JOB SUMMARY The primary responsibilities of GROUNDSKEEPER/PORTER involve the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. The GROUNDSKEEPER will also assist the rest of the service staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner. The GROUNDSKEEPER/PORTER is also responsible to ensure that he/she is fully trained in their job duties and Keener policies and procedures prior to working.

WAGE/HOUR STATUSNon‐Exempt (eligible for overtime)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts all business in accordance with established company policies and procedures, state and federal laws, e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing laws, etc.

Preventive Maintenance/Safety Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.

If certified for pool maintenance, cleans, and maintains pool as directed.

Always maintains awareness of proper safety precautions.

Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.

Must be aware of all utility meter cut offs, apartment and fixture cut offs, sewer cleanouts.

Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.

General Physically walks the property daily and removes litter and debris from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas always remain neat and free of litter.

Pool area Laundry Room (if applicable)
Mail areas (if applicable)
Dumpster Areas Recreation Areas Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office

Walkways to and from, and in between buildings

Parking lots and drives

Performs “trash outs” duties at vacant apartments as required. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes. Transfers these items to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.

Cleans pool, spa, pool filters, spa filters, office, restrooms, clubhouse, laundry room, exercise room, vacant apartments, drains, outside lights, common areas and models.

Removes and disposes of trash.

Keeps breezeways clean.

Assists with maintenance of apartments including installing sinks, screens, and weather stripping, removing refrigerators, water heaters and dishwashers, refrigerators, water heaters, locks, doors, stoves and toilet seats, monitoring air conditioning lines, unclogging sinks and toilets and repairs drywall. Assists with installation of ceiling fans.

Pressure washes the exterior of buildings.

Picks up supplies, delivers packages and notices.

Repairs fences.

Paints office area, windows, cabinets, outer lobby, laundry room, signs, rest rooms, exercise room and rails around pool.

Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas, shovels mud when necessary. Uses leaf blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass.

Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by the Community Manager and/or Lead Maintenance Technician.

Assists with various physical tasks as directed, e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying…