Resident Services Technician I (Groundskeeper/Porter) - Avenue Grove

Madera Companies strongly believes that a company's people are its most important asset. We feel it takes more than just money and benefits to attract and retain good employees. It is a company's culture, values and mission which will set it apart from the competition. These are more than just words to us. These are the guiding principles that inspire us each day to make our work life enjoyable, rewarding and fun. Our team, still operated by our founding partners, has aggressively grown to be an industry leading portfolio in the state of Texas. We are searching for motivated, passionate individuals who are ready to find their job and do it the Madera Way! If this is you, apply now!

Essential Functions:

• Maintains the physical integrity of the community at all times to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for clients, visitors and staff.
• Details community on a regular basis to ensure great curb appeal by picking up litter throughout the property including dumpster areas, cleaning and raking shrub areas, shoveling mud or snow when necessary, using blower and/or broom to keep sidewalks clean of grass and brush, maintaining swimming pools, cleaning common areas and reporting any unsafe conditions to the Property Manager.
• Assists with various maintenance requests and make readies including interior and/or exterior painting and trash removal from vacant units.
• Helps clean and maintain storage areas and maintenance shop.
• Adheres to safety procedures and protocols established by governmental agencies such as OSHA.
• Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned by Maintenance, Assistant Manager, Property Manager or the Regional Portfolio Director.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.

Qualifications

• 3 years of apartment groundskeeping/porter experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Some porter/grounds experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner
• Flexible schedule including weekends/on call is required

Physical Requirements:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

o Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel

o Climb Stairs

o Push or Pull

o Reach Above Shoulders

Climb Ladders

o Grasp/Grip/Turning

o Finger Dexterity

• Lifting/Carrying (supplies, blowers, ladders, etc.):

o Over 150 pounds

o 75-150 pounds

o 25-75 pounds

o 1-25 pounds

NOTE: Lifting and carrying weights exceeding 50 pounds is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washers/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.

Vision Requirements:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to observe areas needing attention/ correction. Read cautionary labels, respond to written instructions from staff.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach Observe and assist in general maintenance; observe problems throughout the community.

Hearing Requirements:

• Not essential. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to receive instructions from community management. Written instructions should be acceptable.

Speaking Requirements:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with staff and clients.

Working Environment:

• Outdoors (66% to 100% of the time) in all conditions, often for extended periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to (1% to 33% of the time) to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc. Example; apartments during/after make-ready.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.

Madera Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to participate in the pre-employment background check and drug screening?
• What shifts are you available to work?
• Do you have any certifications?

Experience:

• Groundskeeping/Porter: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ability and willingness to work in Houston, TX 77098 (Required)
• Driver's License and reliable transportation? (Required)

Work Location: In person