Porter/Groundskeeper Job Description

Porter/Groundskeeper Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Porter/Groundskeeper to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Trash outs;
  • Grounds keeping;
  • Wall spotting (interior and exterior);
  • Adjust automated watering times, check sprinkler heads and operation;
  • Maintain community lost and found;
  • May require use of sweeping machines, snow blowers, landscaping equipment, trash compactors;
  • Monthly cleaning of doors, windows, partitions, light fixtures, window treatments, glass, sills and décor;
  • Maintain equipment used in tasks;
  • Assist and help troubleshoot/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems;
  • Assist the entire community staff with maintaining clean work areas and common areas;
  • Report any damage or safety hazards to supervisor or management;
  • Assist in the troubleshoot/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems;
  • Preparing market ready units, including cleaning and removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs);
  • Removing bulk trash (including appliances);
  • Landscaping / Grounds keeping: mow grass, pull weeds, trim trees and shrubs, watering, rake leaves.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Ability to work day, weekend, and evening hours as required;
  • General knowledge of all aspects of maintenance repair and service;
  • Valid driver’s license;
  • 1 year of general maintenance experience;
  • Outgoing, self-motivated, and highly RELIABLE a must;
  • Proven ability to be prompt and on time every day;
  • Physically conditioned to perform basic physical functions;
  • Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. overhead;
  • Keep property, management office, landscaping clean by inspecting property each morning and picking up any trash littering the grounds,
  • Clean and neat appearance;
  • Possess excellent customer service skills and have a desire to learn;
  • Must be safety conscious and have the ability to make logical decisions on overall safety;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally;
  • HVAC Certification a plus.