Groundskeeper/Porter

Position Summary:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the community's curb appeal and keeping all areas of the community clean and attractive for residents and guests. This individual will also have some exposure to other areas of community maintenance, such as service requests, which Groundskeepers contribute to community retention efforts by taking initiative in maintaining community appearance and providing the highest level of customer service at all times. Performs a variety of cleaning/maintenance duties as assigned

Essential Functions - included but not limited to:

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris throughout the property, cleaning up sidewalks of litter, pet droppings and debris.
• Informs Supervisor of needed supplies. Assist other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Removes trash from premises and assists in emergency cleaning.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Maintains friendly and professional attitude.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas.
• Inspects all assigned areas daily and reports all cleaning and maintenance discrepancies to Supervisor.
• Ensures that security and safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintains working relationship with maintenance staff.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Experience/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required. Special Requirements:
• Ability to lift 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures;
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time;
• Crawl in small and tight spaces; Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain);
• Walk and climb stairs; Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment;
• Reach with hands and arms;
• Ability quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions;
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers;
• Complete all required forms.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a timely manner.
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3 ft).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $15 per hour