Porter​/Groundskeeper

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of common areas and property grounds.

This position is responsible for all of the following:

• Removing and disposing of trash on property grounds (i.e. cigarette butts, dog feces, soda cans, broken tree limbs, etc.)
• Removing and disposing of trash in laundry rooms and around mailboxes two (2) times per day or as needed
• Removing and disposing of trash from vacant apartment units as needed
• Sweeping and cleaning trash dumpster areas daily
• Cleaning exterior A/C units as needed
• Sweeping and blowing entrance ways, sidewalks, breezeways, and curbs two (2) times per week or as needed
• Completing landscape changes including, but not limited to, plant installation and weeding
• Watering and weeding flowerbeds; removing dead shrubs and trees
• Placing sprinkler hoses and moving them throughout the day
• Putting away lawn equipment (sprinklers, hoses, etc.) at the end of each workday
• Maintaining the pool(s) and Jacuzzi(s) including chemical checks, cleaning, etc.
• Removing and disposing of trash in and around pool and Jacuzzi
• Cleaning pool deck and furniture daily; straightening pool furniture
• Assisting Property Manager in tagging broken down cars and delivering notices/newsletters to residents
• Assisting with maintenance of exterior lights as needed
• Repairing broken fences, cleaning exterior light globes, painting curbs, and replacing/repairing screens
• Cleaning rain guttering as needed
• Completion of weekend porter checklist and turning it in to property manager
• Shampooing all carpets
• Depositing ice-melt and shoveling snow as necessary during inclement weather
• Completing all job-related tasks assigned by Property Manager

• Able to communicate with property manager through written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to read, speak and understand English for business purposes
• Must be able to read and write instructions, short correspondence, memos, service requests, and to converse with residents, co-workers, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation including criminal record search, employment verification, and drug screen

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk; hear.
• Employees may also be required to lift heavy objects up to 75 pounds with the assistance of a dolly and another employee.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Health Insurance
• Rent Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Property Performance Bonuses
• Safety Bonuses