Grounds Maintenance/Porter

ZipRecruiter; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apartment industry seeks a Grounds Maintenance employee to join their team. The role involves performing light maintenance duties, preparing vacant apartments, and maintaining community grounds. This position offers the potential for growth and includes various employee benefits, such as medical coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance (company paid)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Discounted rent at company-owned communities

Training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record necessary.
• May need certification for pool chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance duties to maintain and enhance the community's value.
• Prepare vacant apartments, including painting, cleaning, and trash removal.
• Maintain driveways, parking lots, curbs, and dumpster areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Use of common and power tools

Good hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or military training

Tools

Common tools

Power tools

Job description

Come join our team! Maintenance in the apartment industry is in demand, and there is potential for growth for employees who work hard and have the desire to learn. Employees can move up within our company.

In addition to hourly pay, Grounds Maintenance is eligible for monthly commissions!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance (company paid)
• Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including:
• 80 hours vacation
• 40 hours sick time
• 16 hours personal time
• 8 hours flex time
• Paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year
• Discounted rent at company-owned communities
• Training

Responsibilities:

Perform light maintenance duties to maintain and enhance the community's value. Assist with repairs and preparing vacant apartments for market readiness, including painting, cleaning, and trash removal. Work with maintenance staff to meet quality standards.

• Prepare vacant apartments, including painting, cleaning, and trash removal.
• Dispose of litter and debris on community grounds.
• Maintain driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and other public areas as directed.
• If applicable, monitor pool and spa chemicals daily and maintain logs.
• Maintain and clean pools and spas as needed.
• If applicable, provide snow removal.
• Change light bulbs and maintain exterior lighting.
• Maintain ground equipment, including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Move heavy objects and operate machinery like lawnmowers and hedge trimmers.
• Report insect damage or plant diseases affecting the landscape.
• Report maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions.
• Install or remove external signage and decorations.
• Communicate with Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Represent the company professionally.
• Assist with communications, training, social functions, and other duties as assigned.
• May be required to drive company vehicles.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or military training a plus. 1-2 years of hands-on maintenance experience preferred. Ability to work independently, attention to detail, and use of common and power tools required. Valid driver’s license and good driving record necessary. May need certification for pool chemicals.

Work involves inside and outside tasks in all weather, including medium to heavy physical effort, lifting up to 100 lbs., and working at heights with ladders. Good hand-eye coordination, color perception, and ability to work with heavy equipment are essential.

As a GWR Management team member, professional appearance is expected, including wearing uniforms if required, as per the Employee Handbook guidelines.