Groundskeeper (REF9034G)

About the position

The Groundskeeper/Porter is responsible for the daily upkeep and maintenance of the apartment community, including buildings, landscaping, parking lots/structures, trash areas and common areas, and performs a range of duties to include but not limited to; painting, cleaning, removing items left behind in vacated homes, and pool maintenance. The Groundskeeper/Porter is responsible for conducting all job duties in accordance with company policy and all safety protocols, and supports the overall objective of meeting the expectations of the Client, based on the respective operating capital budget and management agreement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the outside appearance of the apartment community, including buildings, landscaping, trash areas, and parking lots.
• Daily cleaning of common grounds: Clean debris from grounds and all common areas daily.
• Keep the street and parking lot curbing free of debris.
• Hose out dumpster and keep area clean and free of debris.
• Keep common area light globes clean and free of debris.
• Keep pool decking and furniture hosed down as needed.
• Arrange pool furniture daily in a neat and organized manner.
• Empty trash receptacles and ash urns a minimum of once daily.
• Sweep sidewalks, stairways and breezeways to keep them free of debris.
• Maintain landscaped areas free of debris.
• Daily disposal of pet waste stations and cleaning of pet parks when applicable.
• Daily upkeep of amenity spaces including playgrounds, basketball/sports courts, tennis courts, etc.
• Painted curbing should always appear freshly painted.
• Parking lot should appear freshly striped.
• Maintain bumper blocks in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Paint pool and stairway fencing when needed.
• Maintain dumpsters in operable condition.
• Daily cleaning of leasing golf cart prior to the office opening.
• Help remove items left behind by vacating residents for storage and/or disposal.
• Wear required uniform and name badge during work hours.
• Maintain all equipment provided for the job and inform supervisor of repair needs.
• Consistently and fairly enforce community rules and regulations.
• Comply with all Fair Housing Laws.
• Promote a professional image by adhering to FPI Management's Dress Code Policy.
• Conduct displayed must be of a professional manner when communicating with employees, residents, prospective residents, clients, vendors, and guests.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably within Residential Property Management.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• Must be able to wear a respirator if required and be medically fit for duty.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, etc.).
• May be required to provide and maintain own tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hotel maintenance, facilities maintenance, or construction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages.
• Employee-only employer-paid plan available.
• Ongoing training.
• Opportunities to grow your career.