We are currently looking for a Porter / Groundskeeper for our community in Sarasota, FL. If you are an experienced Porter / Groundskeeper with a desire for a career with a growing company, we’d like to hear from you. TGM Communities is a full service, real estate investment advisory firm. TGM acquires and manages apartment properties throughout the U.S. on behalf of our investors.

The Porter/Groundskeeper’s primary duty is to ensure the general cleanliness of all assigned work area (s).

• Cleans, sweeps, and generally removes all trash and litter from the grounds, parking areas, tennis courts, pool areas, common areas, amenities and other assigned work areas.
• Reports all acts of vandalism, destruction of property, and suspicious persons observed within the community to the Community Director or other designated person.
• Maintains and waters flowers and grounds throughout the property.
• Installs, removes, and maintains outdoor marketing materials and parking/traffic signs.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to painting and necessary repairs throughout the property.
• Perform "trash-out" duties in vacated units, including removal of all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes.
• Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster.
• Clean and rake shrub areas and use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean.
• Help clean and maintain storage areas.
• Assist in maintenance of exterior plant material including, grass, trees, shrubs, plantings and flowers and remove weeds and dead plant material as needed.
• Perform General and Preventative Maintenance
• Check and replace exterior lighting as required.
• Assist with "make-ready" duties as needed.
• Perform interior and exterior painting duties when requested.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe and proper use, maintenance tools and equipment, including but not limited to; hand tools (wrenches, grips, sledge hammer, snips, saws, etc.), electric tools (blowers, nail guns, hedge clippers, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.), and wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, step ladders, hoists, etc.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, climb ladders, push or pull heavy items, and lift/carry supplies or machinery on a regular basis.

Job environment entails working indoors, snow and outdoors. Outdoor conditions may be affected by weather conditions ranging from rain or snow to excessive heat.

Competitive compensation package includes excellent health insurance, 401K and vacation/sick/personal time.

Background Check and Drug Screening is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Groundskeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34243 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarasota, FL 34243: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person