Porter/Groundskeeper

JOB SUMMARY : Maintains grounds of property and light maintenance tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

• Cleans grounds and removes litter, pet waste, graffiti, trip hazards, miscellaneous debris.
• Spreads salt/ ice melt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup during inclement weather, clears leaves and debris from catch basins and drains during heavy rains.
• Responsible for daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes cleaning and removing of trash, cobwebs, cigarette butts, stains, spills and all foreign material.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or the management company, in cooperation with Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.
• Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Responsible for maintaining the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Responsible for courteous, efficient response at all times.
• Be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Responsible for thorough knowledge of management company policies and property community policies.
• Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development.
• Any other tasks as assigned by Quantum Residential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• or up to one-month related experience and/or training
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OFFICE EXPERIENCE: Proficient in MS Office, particularly email (both the desktop version and web based), word, and excel; knowledge of office management systems and procedures, excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Attention to details and problem-solving skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents such as emails, utility billings, financial documents, instructional documents, rental agreements, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.


REASONING ABILITY : Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• May require the need for frequent shifting of priorities and deadlines.
• Must have a valid driver's license and valid liability insurance.
• May require use of personal vehicle.
• May require overtime to meet deadlines.
• May require out-of-town travel to conferences.