Apartment Complex Porter/Grounds Keeper

2555 Sweetgum Ln. near 10th, Beaumont TX

Description

Entry level position to apartment maintenance. In this general labor maintenance role, you bring not only your customer service skills, but an attention to detail and the ability to recognize problems before they happen. In understanding that it is the residents home, not only do you keep the community clean, you pride yourself on your interaction with the resident, taking the time to understand and listen to their concerns. DUTIES • Complete projects/tasks in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner • Maintain the appearance of the grounds effectively • Constantly observe the condition of the community and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe condition • Distribute communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, violations and newsletters • Remove trash from vacant apartments and all common areas on a daily basis • Remove property deserted by tenants such as furniture and other miscellaneous items and disposes/stores as directed by the Property Director • Check exterior lighting and replace bulbs on a regular basis where practical or reports outage to Service Director • Physically walk the property on a frequent basis to ensure pathways to units/models, stairways and breezeways, dumpster areas, recreation areas, common areas, grounds adjacent to the road and walkways remain neat and free of litter and debris at all times • Assist with make-ready duties as requested by management • Perform other tasks as assigned by Management • Be observant for any problem that could be a hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, staff, guests and the public. This includes condition of fencing, lighting, trip hazards, etc • Display a service-oriented mindset at all times maintaining courtesy and diplomacy with residents, colleagues, management, vendors and all external customers Education/Training/Licenses • Experience in grounds keeping, landscaping and basic maintenance • Experience operating small hand tools, gas powered tools, blower, power washer • For safety purposes must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English; bilingual Spanish skills for read, write and communicate effective are a plus Experience • 1 year of apartment grounds/porter experience preferred Skills and Knowledge • Ability to prioritize and organize your daily work responsibilities • Ensure excellent service standards to maintain high level of resident satisfaction • Professional appearance and demeanor • Ability to make sound decisions and problem solve timely and effectively • Work cooperatively with others Attendance • Maintain regular and punctual attendance • Work overtime as assigned PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Employs two person lift when lifting/carrying objects that weigh more than 50 lbs • Ability to carry, push and/or pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl • Significant amount of walking throughout the day • Climbing up and down a ladder • Ability to work in hot, cold and/or damp environments • Use of general grounds keeping equipment including, but not limited to leaf blowers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes and various types of rags, different types of cleaning solvents and including use of required safety equipment E- MAIL RESUME TO: recruiting @ estescompanies.com Terrazzo Apartments 2570 Sweetgum Ln Beaumont, TX 77703 www.terrazzobtx.com