TITLE: Groundskeeper/Porter

REPORTS TO: Property Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

The Groundskeeper/Porter performs grounds clean-up duties necessary to enhance the communities overall curb appeal.

JOB DUTIES:

• Inspects the exterior apartment site identifying all areas in need of immediate or future repairs and maintenance and reports this information to the Property Manager and/or Service Manager (SM) for review.
• Ensures that community grounds are free and clear of all trash and debris.
• Cleans and refills all Pet Stations and outdoor trash receptacles and surrounding areas.
• Places and compacts trash inside the compactor or dumpster and ensure that surrounding area is free and clear of all trash/debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Actual job duties/responsibilities may vary depending on community size.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

Include, but not limited to:

• Grounds/Trash Pick-Up
• Pet Station clean-up & refill
• Dumpster/Compactor Area Clean-up
• Lawn/Landscaping/Snow Removal
• Power Washing Hard Surface Areas
• Touch-Up/Periodic Painting

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Compliance to OHSA, maintaining MSDS documentation
• Mastery in safety procedures regarding hazmat, eye protection, lock out tag out and machinery and basic first aid

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Groundskeeper/Porter works on-site at an apartment community and interfaces with external/internal customers, residents, and vendors on a regular basis. The position work schedule (days/hours) varies depending on the property. Hours are usually scheduled from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This individual should be flexible and readily available depending on the needs of the property.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Groundskeeper/Porter’s physical condition must be sufficient for the consistent and successful completion of the specific responsibilities defined for this position and for his/her performance to be in complete conformance with all professional standards defined for this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and operate power tools. Must be able to occasionally drive during the course of work.

CORE VALUES

Metropolitan Holdings is dedicated to exceptional customer service, which includes interactions with residents, guests, and co-workers. Metropolitan Holdings employees are expected to use their best judgment in determining the most appropriate course of action, embracing and upholding the Core Values as their guiding principle.

Live with Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles is paramount to the success of our organization.

Are Accountable

We are accountable to ourselves.
Our success is a result of what we do.

Are Humble

We are humbled by the opportunity to serve each other in our organization with a low self-preoccupation. No egos and no jerks.

Bring Tremendous Effort Everyday

To be the best we can be we have to enthusiastically bring passion, tenacity, and energy every day to what we do.

Look At Things Creatively

We challenge ourselves to break out of established patterns in order to look at things a different way