Groundskeeper/Porter

Groundskeeper

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeping the premises of the office, building, and grounds in clean and orderly condition
• Will assist with cleaning, turning and painting vacant apartments
• Light landscaping
• Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
• clean common areas
• Transport trash and waste to disposal area
• Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity while representing Edgewood Management
• Change locks, make keys when directed
• Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable)
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Preventative Maintenance: 

• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis
• If certified for pool maintenance, clean and maintain pool as directed
• Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions at all times
• Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the property and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe conditions
• Needs to be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs and sewer clean outs
• Ensure that storage areas remain locked when not in use
• Safely operate pressure washer to maintain curb appeal Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter; rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant
• Maintain good relations with residents at all times
• Maintain professional levels of hygiene and appearance

Job Requirements:

• The Groundsman is responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, dumpster area, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots and all other community buildings.
•  Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds
• It is critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times: Pool area, Laundry room, Mail rooms/area (if applicable), dumpster areas, Recreation areas, Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office, Walkways to and from, and in-between buildings Parking lots and drives
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis Remove all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes Transfer to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster Pick-up and sweep area Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days
• Detail property on a regular basis
• Clean and rake shrub areas; shovel mud when necessary Use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance on property as requested by Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
• Assist with "make-ready" duties when requested by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Help clean and maintain storage areas
• Perform interior and exterior painting duties when requested; carry buckets of paint from storage area to work site

Qualifications:

• Previous grounds keeping experience preferred
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends preferred
• Basic painting skills required
• Customer service oriented

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions/ Hazards:

• Light/heavy lifting, carrying materials, operating light/heavy equipment, moving of equipment. Ability to work in all types of weather. Occasional hazards with materials in the grounds trade, including chemicals. Must be able to frequently walk the apartment community.

Education/ Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years; experience as a groundskeeper.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices and procedures.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment required of the trade.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance.

 Pratum Companies prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare BENEFITS including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Program
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid AD& D Insurance
• Company Paid Short- Term
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Company outings and events

This role is non-exempt and has an anticipated pay rate of $18 for a new employee depending on a number of relevant factors including individuals’ experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations/guidelines, and other job-related company and market considerations.  This position may be eligible to receive discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses on a spot or annual basis, which are variable depending on individual merit/performance, budgetary limitations, company performance, and other job-related factors.  This non-exempt role will be eligible for overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week.  Full-time positions (30+ hours/week) are eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation, sick and related leave, 11 paid holidays, and health & welfare benefits as outlined on the Company’s website.  To learn more about our company and our benefits, go to: