Our company is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper to join our dynamic, growing team at The Mill and The Union apartment communites! Our Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining all common areas and grounds of the 230-unit multi-family community in a clean, safe, and attractive manner that enhances the community’s curb appeal.

In addition to your hourly wage, our company offers a monthly bonus and a comprehensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Paid time off includes paid holidays, vacation, and sick.

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the daily upkeep of the grounds and appearance of the property, ensuring that the property is always in “inspection-ready” condition
• Remove snow and ice in inclement weather and keep sidewalks and building access free of hazards
• Rake, sweep, pressure wash, clean, remove trash, shovel, and salt as needed
• Review daily work order priorities with the Maintenance Supervisor at the beginning and end of each day
• Follow and maintain the exterior preventative maintenance programs and schedules established within the company as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Landscape the community as instructed
• Maintain, repair, and inventory all supplies and equipment owned by the property as it pertains to grounds maintenance
• Keep grills in the picnic area clean (where applicable)
• Arrange pool furniture and sweep/clean decks as needed (where applicable)
• Assist maintenance team with minor service/repairs as needed
• Assist maintenance team with trash outs and apartment turns
• Remove obstructions from and maintain the trash compactor hopper in good, working order (where applicable)
• Ensure that all equipment used is properly secured in a locked room at the end of each day
• Observe and report all exterior maintenance needs to the Property Manager or the Maintenance Supervisor
• Provide residents with outstanding customer service
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• At least 6 months of relevant experience preferred
• Must exhibit a strong commitment to the service needs of the apartment community and the people within it
• Must possess the ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals and follow directions
• Must be proficient in the use of power tools relevant to the job
• Must possess excellent listening skills and attention to detail
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must be able to use independent judgment (following prescribed procedures) to determine actions to be taken, priorities, emergencies, etc.
• Must have a complete understanding and working knowledge of the company’s policies and procedures as it pertains to grounds maintenance
• Must follow and practice safety guidelines at all times
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and a pre-employment drug screen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your required hourly wage?

Experience:

• groundskeeping: 1 year (Required)
• basic maintenance or apartment turn: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person