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.