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The primary responsibility of the Groundskeeper/Porter involves the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain curb appeal.
Responsibilities:
-Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
-If certified for pool maintenance, cleans and maintains pool as directed.
-Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
-Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or
initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
-Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
-Has a "safety first" attitude not only with other maintenance technicians, but with all staff.
-Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
-Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
-Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds.
-Performs "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments each day. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes. -Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
-Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-ups and sweeps area. Keeps
dumpster doors closed on windy days.
-Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes under shrubs; shovels mud when necessary. Uses blower to
keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
-Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Performs routine maintenance on property as
requested by manager or senior maintenance technician.
-Assists with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned
sofas, etc.
-Assists with "make-ready" duties when requested by the manager or senior maintenance technician.
-Helps clean and maintain storage areas.
-Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested. Carries buckets of paint from storage area to
work site.
-Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by manager and/or senior maintenance technician. -Follow procedures when service requests are performed.
-Changes locks, makes keys when directed.
-Distributes resident communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters.
-Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
-Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
-Performs any additional duties assigned by manager or senior maintenance technician.
Qualifications:
-Entry level position that requires at least 1 year of experience in on-site multi-family property or equivalent field.
-Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and assist in case of emergencies.
-Can stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day. Estimate 70-85% of time is spent
on feet.
-Able to move equipment and appliances.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and multi-task.
Principals only.
