Porter/Groundskeeper (PT) - Grandview/Altona Apts

Porter/Groundskeeper (PT) - Grandview/Altona Apts

29 Dec 2024
Territories, Puerto rico, 00600 Puerto rico USA

Porter/Groundskeeper (PT) - Grandview/Altona Apts

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Royal American Management, a national property management company has an immediate opening for a part-time Porter at an apartment community in St. Thomas, USVI. This position is responsible for maintaining the community grounds of the assigned property in an attractive condition.

Compensation includes:

Competitive hourly rate

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) matching contribution

Seven and a half (7.5) days Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year

Paid holidays vary depending on work schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a description of the major responsibilities of this position. These job duties are subject to change according to department requirements. This is a summary and is not meant to include all activities that may be required to successfully perform in this job.

Practice OSHA standards, company safety policy and stay aware of work-safety requirements

Continuing education of safety training as required by company and/or State and Federal Law

Complete a hazard assessment form before beginning any task

Water any and all potted plants in community common areas daily. Water any additional newly planted foliage as directed by the community manager.

Porter may be required to water lawn, shrubs and flowers, mow, trim, fertilize and rake lawns, trim shrubs, plants and small trees, tend to flowers and pull weeds, and spray insecticides, maintain watering and drainage systems, turn soil and reseed lawn

May be required to paint exterior of buildings, pick up litter/trash on grounds daily, clean and maintain exterior light fixtures and replace light bulbs, install and maintain fences and gates, care for the pools, assist in inventory control and upkeep of grounds equipment and supplies, assist with any emergency maintenance situations as they arise as well as assist with any after hour emergency situations such as fire watch

Responsible for performing scheduled maintenance on all equipment, based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals

Maintain all lawn and cleaning equipment according to manufacturer and company procedure guidelines

Responsible for routine pressure wash/blowing of walks and breezeways and assist with keeping pool area clean, chairs straight, and trash receptacles empty

Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage

Frequent - no less than one time per day - verbal and written communication with supervisor

Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property, co-workers, or residents

Maintain the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and attitude at all times

Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting of areas is maintained at all times

Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and pet stations, cleaning windows, etc., in the common areas

Assist other team members when necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Clearly communicate verbally, in writing and ability to read in English

Read, understand and follow instructions contained in handwritten/printed work orders, provide handwritten/typed responses to same, and complete handwritten/typed reports in accordance with company procedures

Read and understand various manuals, instructions and other printed materials, such as regulation manuals, procedures manuals, warning labels and directional labeling on materials needed to perform various tasks

Work under time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe

Travel for the purpose of conducting regular property business

Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance

Limited computer literacy

Working Conditions:

Work is generally conducted in an outdoor environment. Employee must be able to tolerate outdoor conditions for their assigned work schedule, must be able to safely lift and carry weights up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance and walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Driver's License preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Required experience:

Groundskeeping: 1 year

General Maintenance: 1 year

EEO and DFWP

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