Job Description
Job Description
Job Description: Porter (Groundskeeper/Maintenance Helper)
Reports to: Lead Maintenance/Property Manager
Supervises: None
Wage Status: Hourly (Non-exempt; eligible for overtime)
Full-Time Position
Experience: General grounds experience in multifamily property management maintenance is preferred. Position requires weekend work and on-call duties.
- Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions.
- Ability to interact well with co-workers, supervisors, guests, vendors, contractors, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work on- call 24/7 as scheduled, work weekends, and after hours as necessary due to emergency or business need.
Essential Job Functions:
- Clean property grounds and common areas, including the external fixtures.
- Pick up trash and debris, and report safety hazards to the Lead Maintenance.
- Power wash parking lot areas, walkways, entryways, hallways, and steps etc.
- Ensure the model tour route is free of debris.
- Operate a leaf blower or parking lot vacuum to ensure that the property is free of debris.
- Empty trash cans and move/clean trash dumpsters and surrounding areas as often as necessary.
- Assist with pond, fountain, and/or pool cleaning and maintenance.
- Assist with hazardous weather problems, fires, floods, freezes, snow removal, etc.
- Assist in moving appliances, heat pumps, planters, garbage cans, parking blocks, abandoned furniture, and supplies as needed.
- Clean pool area to include chairs, tables, and umbrellas.
- Clean all amenity areas.
- Complete assigned service requests & repairs in a timely and correct manner.
- Assist with cleaning of vacant units and other make-ready work orders for move-ins when needed or as directed.
- Be familiar with, understand, and apply safety policies and procedures for the property.
- Be familiar and maintain compliance with ADA, OSHA, and other regulations affecting the maintenance of the property.
- Be familiar with equipment operation in a safe manner.
- Pick up dog waste and keep pet stations stocked and monitored.
- Clean up cigarette butts.
- Perform all duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Will need to be on your feet for long periods of time.
- Will need to perform the following physical activities.
- Bending/stooping/squatting/kneeling: Perform routine maintenance/repair duties such as picking up debris.
- Climb stairs: Routine duties require access to upper-floor apartments and interior apartments with multiple levels. Will need to climb and work off a ladder.
- Push, pull, or lift: Move equipment, appliances, and open/close doors, wheelbarrows, dollies, buckets, etc.
- Reach above shoulders: Perform routine maintenance repairs, paint, stock, and remove equipment, furniture, etc.
- Grasp/grip/turning and finger dexterity: Handle maintenance tools/equipment (hand and power tools), nails, and open/close ladders, perform routine maintenance/repairs, use phone or 2-way radio.
- Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.)
Over 150 lbs. -rare need
Between 75 – 150 lbs. - Occasional need
Between 25 – 75 lbs. - Frequent need
Between 1 – 25 lbs. - Constant need
NOTE: Lifting and carrying weights exceeding 50 lbs is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heavier items lifted include washers, dryers, air conditioning units, abandoned sofas, and refrigerators. Wear Personal Protective Gear such as the provided back brace when necessary.
Vision Requirements:
- Constant need to observe maintenance problems throughout the property.
- Frequent need to observe areas needing attention/correction.
- Frequent need to read cautionary labels, respond to written instructions from staff.
- Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach.
- Occasional need - to complete forms, review reports, and enter data on the computer.
Driving Requirements:
- Occasional need - to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license, car registration, and proper automobile insurance if driving a vehicle for business purposes.
Working Environment:
- Constantly outdoors/indoors, in all weather conditions, often for extended periods of time, and in weather conditions that may make the environment uncomfortable (hot in summer, cold in winter).
- Occasional exposure to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment, rubber gloves, and eye protection when necessary.
- Occasional need to work in awkward, confining positions.
Safety Responsibilities:
Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
Additional Requirements: Attendance is an imperative job function.
Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules, and procedures of the company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.
Benefits:
Insurance benefits are available on the 1st of the month following 2 months of continuous employment. Rental employee discount available. Vacation, Sick, and Holiday paid time off. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Join the Arbor Properties family and help us create exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a rewarding career in the multifamily industry