PORTER/Groundskeeper - College Park/Askew-Uptown
$35,360–$35,360 year
On-siteMemphis, Tennessee, United States or College Park, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Maintain community grounds in an attractive condition by watering potted plants daily, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and tending to lawns, shrubs, and flowers. Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment, pressure wash walks, clean pool areas, and assist with emergency situations including fire watch and after-hours coverage. Complete hazard assessments before tasks, follow OSHA standards and safety policies, and communicate with supervisors at least once daily. Report unusual circumstances, ensure storage areas are locked, and maintain a professional appearance while assisting with custodial duties and inventory control.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Prior experience
- Must be able to safely lift and carry weights up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance
- Ability to safely use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, various power tools including hand held drills and circular saws
- Safely ascend and descend various types of ladders unassisted
- Tolerate normal levels of exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions
- Must be able to safely access all areas of the property's grounds, regardless of grounds conditions and/or weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without the aid of an elevator
- Frequently, and possibly, for long periods of time: walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Specific vision abilities are required by this job to include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
- Must have a government issued state ID, or valid driver's license if required by Management based on location/property or business needs
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent attendance and communication skills
- Possess the ability to build lasting business relationships
- Exhibit professionalism
- Clearly communicate verbally, in writing and ability to read in English
- Read, understand and follow instructions contained in handwritten/printed work orders, provide handwritten/typed responses to same, and complete handwritten/typed reports in accordance with company procedures
- Read and understand various manuals, instructions and other printed materials, such as regulation manuals, procedures manuals, warning labels and directional labeling on materials needed to perform various tasks
- Work under time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe
- Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance
- Limited computer literacy
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Prior experience preferred
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