What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apartment Grounds Porter position at Carlton Arms of South Lakeland?
GROUNDS JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
The responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance position are detailed below. In this role, the individual should maintain a positive rapport with co-workers, residents and provide a high level of detailed follow-up with the Grounds Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor. The Grounds Maintenance should display a proactive, positive attitude and perform all job functions as described below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
The responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance position are detailed below. In this role, the individual should maintain a positive rapport with co-workers, residents and provide a high level of detailed follow-up with the Grounds Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor. The Grounds Maintenance should display a proactive, positive attitude and perform all job functions as described below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Garbage collection and loose trash patrol
- Cleaning patios
- Moving furniture when necessary
- Empty pet waste stations
- Maintaining small hand tools and shop
- Pressure washing
- Cleaning of dumpster areas
- Checking sprinkler system and making repairs to heads, etc.
- Operating a forklift, tractor, golf cart and other equipment
- Planting flowers, shrubs and trees with miscellaneous trimming
- Removing excess vegetation from patios and fence lines
- Operating a pushing or riding mower and emptying the clippings onto the truck
- Operating blowers, edgers & street vacuum and other landscaping equipment
- Handling gasoline and other chemicals and property mixing the chemicals
- Spraying insecticides and maintaining the spray rig
- Climbing and working from a ladder for certain jobs
- Operating a chain saw
- Digging to repair broken water and sewer lines
- Making minor asphalt repairs to streets
- Painting patios/balconies
- Maintaining good communication and positive attitude with Co-Workers, Residents and Management
- Following safe workplace rules and practices in order to prevent on-the-job injuries.
- Working regular shifts and additional hours, when necessary, as directed by the Grounds Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
- Performing other related tasks as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Ability to resolve resident concerns while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor
- Ability to apply sound decision-making
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork by assisting co-workers
- Ability to communicate professionally and adapt interpersonal skills to a variety of audiences
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to:
- Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel or grip, and reach with hands and arms while performing standard duties.
- Frequently required to climb stairs, walk, talk, hear, and drive a golf cart while on the property.
- Kneeling, squatting, bending, overhead reaching, stretching, twisting, climbing stairs and lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Frequently use common office equipment, telephone, computer, keyboard, mouse, two-way radio, and variety of different keys.
POSITION SPECIFICS & BENEFITS
- Full-time position; Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 96 hours PTO accrued in first year of service
- 136 hours of PTO after two years and above
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available after 30-day waiting period
- 401K with 3% Contribution
- Good background required
- 90-day probationary period
DISCLAIMER
Mahaffey Apartment Company and Lake Carlton Arms are Equal Opportunity Employers. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Mahaffey Apartment Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to add to or modify the duties and/or responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance position at any time.
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