PORTER/Groundskeeper - The Grove at Perry

Royal American Companies; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property management seeks a Porter/Groundskeeper for The Grove at Perry. The role involves maintaining the property grounds, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and performing various landscaping tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior experience in grounds maintenance, coupled with strong communication skills and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community grounds, including watering plants and lawns.
• Practice OSHA standards and keep track of safety procedures.
• Assist with custodial duties and report any issues to supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

PORTER/Groundskeeper - The Grove at Perry

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• Driver's License Required, some housekeeping as needed.
  
  

• Driver's License Required, some housekeeping as needed.
  
  

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Porter is responsible for maintaining the community grounds of the assigned property in an attractive condition. The Porter will be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) Standards and company safety policies at all times.

Incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.

Essential Job 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 manufacturers 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.
• 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
• Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance
• Limited computer literacy
• Must have a government issued state ID, or valid driver's license if required by Management based on location/property or business needs
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Prior experience preferred
  
  

Physical Demands

• Safely lift and carry weights up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Safely move large appliances such as ranges, refrigerators and washing machines with the use of a hand truck
• Ability to safely use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, various power tools including hand held drills and circular saws
• Safely ascend and descend various types of ladders unassisted
• Tolerate normal levels of exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions
• Must be able to safely access all areas of the property's grounds, regardless of grounds conditions and/or weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without the aid of an elevator
• Frequently, and possibly, for long periods of time: walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities are required by this job to include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
• Safely use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, various power tools including hand held drills and circular saws

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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