What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Groundskeeper / Porter position at Evans-Wakefield?
Description:Wakefield Residential is offering an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced full-time Groundskeeper/Porter with great people skills to play a key role at The Lodge Apartment community in Marysville, Washington.The Lodge is a 682-unit garden style, multi-family residential property where our Groundskeepers play an integral part in resident satisfaction. They are responsible for keeping our community in pristine condition.Why Work For Wakefield Residential?We take pride in cultivating a positive working environment that celebrates genuine relationships, shared values, and inclusivity. We offer continual training, development, and advancement opportunities in order to provide long-term career opportunities for all positions.In addition to our competitive compensation structure, Wakefield also offers health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid sick and vacation, and paid holidays, including your birthday!What Does A Groundskeeper's Day Look Like?Clock in at 8 am ready to join a fun and hardworking team who take pride in their workInspect the community throughout the day to remove litter, debris, and pet droppingsEnsure all common areas and amenities are neat and free of litter at all timesRemove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to the start of the make-ready processMaintain grounds equipment in safe operating conditionEnjoy an hour-long lunch breakMay operate hedger, trimmer, clipper, hand and power spray equipment, blower and sod cutterMay operate various small hand and power tools and other grounds maintenance equipmentClean and pressure wash all areas of the propertyEnsure tidiness in all supply and workspacesComplete assigned minor/routine service requests as requested by supervisorProvide professional and courteous customer service at all timesClock out at 5pmRequirements:What Qualifications Are Required To Be Successful In This Role?High school diploma or GEDPrevious Grounds/Porter/Facilities experienceAbility to communicate effectively with Office and Maintenance staffAvailable for occasional emergency call duties and weekend workMust possess a valid driver's licenseBasic computer skills and good written/oral communication skillsPhysical Demands:Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform physical work (machines, climbing/descending ladders, various tools and equipment, operating motor vehicles)Must be able to read printed materials and a computer screen, and to distinguish colors in wiringMust be capable of hearing and speaking to communicate in person and over the telephone or radioMust be capable of frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazardsMust possess finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator and/or to operate tools and equipmentMust be capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and inspecting work sitesMust possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier with/without assistance and/or the use of proper equipmentMust be able to operate machinery for our trash compactorWorking Environment:Groundskeepers work in outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levelsMay work in cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions, including snow, rain, and windExposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.Groundskeepers will interact courteously with residents, guests, and staff, and must follow all applicable policies and proceduresSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm with one hour lunch. There may be an opportunity to switch to a Tuesday - Saturday schedule down the line.Salary: Starting at $21-24/hour based on experienceBenefits:Health/Vision/Dental insuranceLife insuranceEmployee assistance programPaid time off including sick, vacation, holiday, and birthdayJob offers will be contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check.Wakefield Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $21 - $24