Grounds Porter

FirstService Residential; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision

Time off benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking an on-site housekeeper to clean and maintain common areas of a residential property. Duties include polishing, mopping, restroom cleaning, and notification of any repairs. The role requires lifting up to 100 lbs, adherence to safety rules, and reliable attendance.

The position offers full-time hours with benefits including dental and vision, time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Occasional travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Experience/Knowledge/Abilities: 1-2 previous custodial experience preferred. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Special Requirements: Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs following appropriate safety procedures; complete all required forms. Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Operates vacuum cleaners, polishers, buffers and other cleaning equipment.
• Maintains facility in a clean and sanitary condition through washing and replacement of equipment.
• Cleans restrooms, lobbies, dining areas, corridors, and other assigned spaces daily.
• Handles cleaning solvents and chemicals in compliance with OSHA/EPA guidelines.
• Reports needed repairs to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Custodial experience

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for cleaning assigned areas of the property so that property is maintained in a clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying condition for the residents, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of unsanitary conditions and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks which involve following the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of assigned areas of facility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.
• Maintains facility in a clean and sanitary condition through washing, cleaning, and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials. Empties trash containers.
• Handles various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Complies with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Plans work schedule for major tasks.
• Damp dusts furniture, light fixtures, window windowsills, etc.
• Wet mops floors in assigned areas, including bathrooms daily. Damp mops all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.
• Cleans restrooms, wash basins, mirrors, commodes, counter tops, urinals, tubs, and showers daily. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors and counters.
• Checks all assigned areas daily to keep fresh.
• Cleans air vents.
• Reports any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, etc.).
• Washes windows as scheduled.
• Strips and recoats all floor areas when necessary and as scheduled.
• Checks areas for spills, water, etc. periodically, especially in bathrooms.
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills - Qualifications:

• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Experience/Knowledge/Abilities: 1-2 previous custodial experience preferred. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Special Requirements: Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs following appropriate safety procedures; complete all required forms. Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 8 ft). Regular and predictable attendance.

What We Offer

As a full-time non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for benefits to include plans for dental and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$21 / hour

Disclaimer

This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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