Groundskeeper/Porter Details

Groundskeeper/Porter

RISE Residential - Garland, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Benefits:

• 401[k] (4% match)
• Medical Insurance (5 plans to choose from)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account
• 6 Company Holidays
• PTO
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Bonus
• Education Assistance
• Growth Opportunity

Summary of Position:

The Porter position maintains the appearance of the community’s common areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Assist in the cleaning and turnover of vacant units as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Maintenance Supervisor. Tools of the trade will be provided and secured at the community maintenance facility.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning rooms, offices, laundry facilities, hallways, lobbies, lounges, bathrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other assigned areas; grounds are to be cleaned before the office opens.
• Assure that all exterior walks and stairs surrounding the buildings are free of hazards. Assist in maintaining all storage and maintenance shops. Ensure proper storage of all chemicals according to manufacturing and company guidelines.
• Check the common areas, parking lots, trash enclosures, playground areas, pool areas, and other related areas for cleanliness throughout the day. Performance is up to standard when the exterior of the property's appearance and amenities are always clean and inviting.
• Transport trash and waste to disposal areas. Replenish bathroom supplies, replace light bulbs, use a broom, mop, and carpet cleaning machine.
• Operate a blower and high-pressure hoses to assist in cleaning walkways, stairways, and parking areas as assigned.
• Assist in trashing out vacant apartments, including large pieces of furniture, as assigned. Work with the Maintenance supervisor to provide at a minimum 5 make-ready units per week to the office.
• Adhere to and understand the safety standards that are described in the Operations manual.
• Inform the maintenance supervisor or assistant maintenance supervisor of any concerns related to personal safety, resident safety, emergencies, and matters that need immediate attention.
• Assist the management staff with resident social activities, posting of notices, and marketing materials.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Some previous maintenance experience is required for this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
• Ability to travel to other communities, providing your means of transportation unless it is an out of state visit
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Must be hardworking
• Excellent organization skills
• Good knowledge about machinery and equipment used in the porter job

Job Requirements:

• The ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 25 to 50 lbs. correctly and safely. Physically able to climbs numerous flights of stairs daily.
• Stooping: Frequently bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Frequently bending legs at knees to come to rest on the knee or knees. Crouching: Frequently bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching: Frequently extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling: Frequently seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
• Ability to fluently speak and understand English
• Must have the flexibility to work weekends and after-hours as necessary.
• Maintain liability insurance, a means of transportation, and hold a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Report to work on time with a neat and professional appearance or, if provided by the company, a uniform with safety accessories. Be courteous and pleasant to residents and co-workers at all times.

EEO Statement:

RISE Residential is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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