PORTER/Groundskeeper - Tropical Manor

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Porter is responsible for maintaining the community grounds of the assigned property in an attractive condition. The Porter will be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) Standards and company safety policies at all times.

Incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

This is a description of the major responsibilities of this position. These job duties are subject to change according to department requirements. This is a summary and is not meant to include all activities that may be required to successfully perform in this job.

• Practice OSHA standards, company safety policy and stay aware of work-safety requirements
• Continuing education of safety training as required by company and/or State and Federal Law
• Complete a hazard assessment form before beginning any task
• Water any and all potted plants in community common areas daily. Water any additional newly planted foliage as directed by the community manager.
• Porter may be required to water lawn, shrubs and flowers, mow, trim, fertilize and rake lawns, trim shrubs, plants and small trees, tend to flowers and pull weeds, and spray insecticides, maintain watering and drainage systems, turn soil and reseed lawn
• May be required to paint exterior of buildings, pick up litter/trash on grounds daily, clean and maintain exterior light fixtures and replace light bulbs, install and maintain fences and gates, care for the pools, assist in inventory control and upkeep of grounds equipment and supplies, assist with any emergency maintenance situations as they arise as well as assist with any after hour emergency situations such as fire watch
• Responsible for performing scheduled maintenance on all equipment, based on the manufacturers recommen...