Groundskeeper (Porter)

The groundskeeper (porter) is an entry-level position that supports the general maintenance, janitorial, and basic upkeep of the resort facility. This position reports to the Facilities Manager. This position maintains the clean and neat appearance of assigned areas, focusing on both interior and exterior of the property and its grounds. Additionally, set up and breakdown of various events, as required.

Duties and Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assure all rooms in the facility are clean and have an appearance that meets facility standards, including entrances and hallways, game rooms, community living areas, fitness, and spa areas, patios, and bathrooms.
• Provide detail-oriented janitorial services, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, window cleaning, vacuuming, etc. Replace burnt out light bulbs.
• Provide pool, spa, and water features maintenance on a daily or weekly basis, as needed, to clean and keep continuously free of dirt and debris.  Keep the water level of fountain and overspray under control.  Use “caution” signs if necessary.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned; report unsafe conditions or accidents to a supervisor. 
• Report all potential issues related to the pool and water features to the Maintenance Director; assist Maintenance Director with facility repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Keep log of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly activities performed for accurate record keeping, including accurate maintenance and water testing result logs for pools, spas, and water features.
• Ensure indoor and outdoor furniture and fitness equipment is properly placed.
• Maintain bathrooms, light bulbs, patio furniture, and fitness equipment.
• Keep room supplies clean and organized, in a ready-to-use condition.
• Provide seasonal and holiday assistance with Club decorations.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors and individual building common areas, using brooms, mops, and/or power scrubbing, power washing and waxing machines.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Complete all required forms and work orders.
• Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition by painting when necessary.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
• Wash outdoor walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Report any and all maintenance items which include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Building Maintenance Department.
• Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damages, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Work Environment

• Position requires exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work with and around chemical cleaning solutions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk and climb stairs, climb ladders, crawl in small and tight spaces; stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds or more in the work environment.
• Ability to handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.
• Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Days and hours of work will be determined at the work location.  This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the company.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years working in groundskeeping or janitorial.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products.
• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
•  Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.