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Quantum Residential; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Residential in Milwaukie, OR is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain property grounds and perform light maintenance tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be proficient with MS Office; duties include cleaning, litter removal, applying ice melt in winter, and coordinating with the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; up to one month of related experience and/or training considered.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially email, word and Excel; familiarity with office management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and perform light maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Clean grounds, remove litter, pet waste, graffiti and debris; report hazards to supervisor.
• Spread salt/ice melt on walkways during winter; clear leaves and debris from catch basins and drains.
• Perform daily upkeep of buildings and grounds; manage trash, stains and spills; ensure cleanliness.
• Maintain supplies and equipment inventory; cooperate with Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.
• Follow property policies and safety rules; maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Respond courteously and efficiently to residents; operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Seek educational opportunities for personal growth and development.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office management systems

Job description

Job Location: Milwaukie, OR 97222. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: General Labor.

JOB SUMMARY

Maintains grounds of property and light maintenance tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans grounds and removes litter, pet waste, graffiti, trip hazards, miscellaneous debris.
• Spreads salt/ ice melt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup during inclement weather, clears leaves and debris from catch basins and drains during heavy rains.
• Responsible for daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes cleaning and removing of trash, cobwebs, cigarette butts, stains, spills and all foreign material.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or the management company, in cooperation with Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.
• Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Responsible for maintaining the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Responsible for courteous, efficient response at all times.
• Be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Responsible for thorough knowledge of management company policies and property community policies.
• Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development.
• Any other tasks as assigned by Quantum Residential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• or up to one-month related experience and/or training
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OFFICE EXPERIENCE

Proficient in MS Office, particularly email (both the desktop version and web based), word, and excel; knowledge of office management systems and procedures, excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Attention to details and problem-solving skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as emails, utility billings, financial documents, instructional documents, rental agreements, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• May require the need for frequent shifting of priorities and deadlines.
• Must have a valid driver's license and valid liability insurance.
• May require use of personal vehicle.
• May require overtime to meet deadlines.
• May require out-of-town travel to conferences.