Grounds Porter

Purpose: Mary Lee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing diverse services and housing to adults with various types of disabilities.

The Grounds Porter position will perform upkeep tasks such as basic repairs and cleaning. This position will be responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems, and ensuring facilities are tidy and functional for our residents, as well as staff offices. Being reliable with a keen eye for detail is the first step to getting this job. The ideal candidate will have experience and solid technical knowledge. You must possess manual dexterity and physical stamina. Job is performed mostly 'outside'.

 Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs light repairs and maintenance (such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging bathroom sinks and toilets) in a timely manner as dictated by supervisor and work-orders turned in to supervisor.
• Responsible for grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns, upkeep of grounds, building exteriors/windows and offices, parking lots and other community buildings. (Areas include: laundry rooms, dumpster area, recreation areas, general grounds, and walkways 
• Responsible for detailing company vehicle’s inside and out, reporting damages to supervisor. 
• Assist with power washing areas on property as needed. 
• Assist with various physical tasks, such as moving furniture, or set-up/tear-down for events
• Assists with the cleaning and sanitizing of shared facilities and common spaces
• Assist with make-readies as needed
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of storage rooms and ensures that cleaning supplies are stocked.
• Represents the community in a professional manner at all times, on/off property.
• Preform daily property walks for safety hazards and curb appearance; reporting problems to supervisor or other appropriate staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/ equivalent OR 1 year of practical experience with demonstration of required skills
• Clean background check
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid Driver’s License (is a must)
• Ability to understand English

Working Conditions
 An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can be expected. May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.
 

 Physical Requirements:

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent sitting, standing and walking, may be required for long periods of time and climbing stairs, walking up inclines, and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include frequent lifting, bending down, and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this position.