Grounds Porter

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$16.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor | FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

The responsibilities of the Grounds Porter 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 Porter should display a proactive, positive attitude and perform all job functions as described below.

• 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 compactor area
• Checking sprinkler system and making repairs to heads, etc.
• Operating a golf cart and other equipment
• Planting flowers, shrubs and trees if required
• Operating blowers, backpack/ push blowers
• Handling gasoline and other chemicals
• Spraying insecticides
• Climbing and working from a ladder for certain jobs
• Making minor asphalt repairs to streets and painting parking lot
• Painting patios/balconies, breezeways, and railings
• 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 Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performing other related tasks as needed

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with primary shift Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• 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
• Must have reliable transportation

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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.

• Full‑time position;
  Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• 96 hours PTO accrued each year for first two years of service
• 136 hours of PTO each year after two years and above
• 176 hours of PTO accrued each year after 7 years of service
• 401(k) with 3% Employer Contribution
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available after 30‑day waiting period
• Good background required
• 90‑day probationary period

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The 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 Porter position at any time.

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