Porter/Groundskeeper

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Porter/Groundskeeper to join our team at KRE UP Management LLC. As a Porter/Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of our community grounds, amenities, and common areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, guests, and employees.
• Clean and monitor trash receptacle locations on property.
• Clean all amenity areas, including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts, and restrooms.
• Clear and remove debris from community grounds, breezeways, and amenity areas.
• Complete and assist with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Deliver resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.

Daily/Weekly Tasks:

• Meet with the Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments.
• Keep a record of hours using company-provided forms/software.
• Pick up debris and pet waste and perform a daily inspection of all areas before the office is open for business.
• Perform grounds maintenance as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain trash receptacles to be clean and clear, always available for residents.
• Assist with City pick up when necessary.
• Perform pressure washing of common areas, walks, and buildings as directed.
• Clean interior common areas and units as directed.
• Complete minor work orders as directed.
• Enforce trash standards on property and report violations to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code.
• Maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in the shop and office.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
• Provide weekend coverage of common areas and Saturday afternoon cleans as scheduled.

Monthly/Ongoing Tasks:

• Review the Preventative Maintenance Calendar on a monthly basis.
• Perform scheduled inspections, including landscape walks, breezeway inspections, and safety and trip hazard inspections.
• Attend a monthly safety meeting to stay informed of safety regulations and changes.
• Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory and report missing/broken equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of any needed equipment/supplies.
• Keep the Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs.

Move-Out/Move-In Tasks:

• Work with vendors during the process and provide input to the Maintenance Supervisor regarding vendors' status and adherence to schedule.
• Complete unit punch as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape combined with a willingness and desire to learn.
• Able to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Professional and energetic demeanor resulting from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experience.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Patient, even-tempered, and works well under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to follow directions from a supervisor.
• Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Able to accept constructive criticism.
• Willing to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Less than high school education; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad-based experience in all phases of ground maintenance. Must be familiar with basic maintenance and minor repairs of small engines.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver's license with proof of insurance.

Job Performance and Success Factor Requirements:

Cooperation, Influence, Teamwork & Business Relationships – 25%

Decision Making/Initiative – 25%

Job Knowledge and/or Quality & Quantity of Work – 25%

Professional/Technical/Communication Skills – 25%

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

Check (□) one or more of the following that best describes the environment and types of exposures of the job:

X Office environment X Outdoors environment

□ Mechanical facility X Changing weather conditions

□ Toxic or caustic chemicals □ Odors or fumes

□ Electrical current X Loud machine/Equipment noise

□ Above ground level □ Confining spaces

Physical Demands: Check all that apply.

Over 2/3 Time

Between 1/3 and 2/3

Under 1/3

Walking X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Climb or balance

X

Lifting under 10 lbs.

X

Lifting over 10 lbs.

X

Reach with hands & arms X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl X

X

Talk or hear

X

Travel Outside the area

X

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? _____Yes __X__No