Porter

Groundsman/Porter

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeping the premises of the office, building, and grounds in clean and orderly condition
• Will assist with cleaning, turning and painting vacant apartments
• Light landscaping
• Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
• Clean common areas
• Transport trash and waste to disposal area
• Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity while representing Edgewood Management
• Change locks, make keys when directed
• Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable)
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Preventative Maintenance: 

• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis
• If certified for pool maintenance, clean and maintain pool as directed
• Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions at all times
• Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the property and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe conditions
• Needs to be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs and sewer clean outs
• Ensure that storage areas remain locked when not in use
• Safely operate pressure washer to maintain curb appeal Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter; rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant
• Maintain good relations with residents at all times
• Maintain professional levels of hygiene and appearance

Job Requirements:

• The Porter/Groundsman is responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, dumpster area, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots and all other community buildings.
• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds
• It is critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times: Pool area, Laundry room, Mail rooms/area (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
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis Remove all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes Transfer to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster Pick-up and sweep area Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days
• Detail property on a regular basis
• Clean and rake shrub areas; shovel mud when necessary Use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance on property as requested by Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
• Assist with "make-ready" duties when requested by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Help clean and maintain storage areas
• Perform interior and exterior painting duties when requested; carry buckets of paint from storage area to work site

Qualifications:

• Previous grounds keeping experience preferred
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends preferred
• Basic painting skills required
• Customer service oriented

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions/ Hazards:

Education/ Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years' experience as a groundskeeper.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices and procedures.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment required of the trade.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance (as appropriate).

Pratum Companies prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare BENEFITS including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Program
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid AD& D Insurance
• Company Paid Short- Term
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Company outings and events

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.