Groundskeeper

11101 West Airport Boulevard, Houston TX

Description

We know you want more than just a job: You want a place where you can be yourself, grow and thrive. JLB Residential specializes in creating warm, welcoming communities for our residents, and we offer the same to our team members. We believe your work should be an extension and a reflection of who you are. We encourage our staff to develop their strengths and to pursue advancement within the company, and we strive to make JLB your career home for years to come. Job Title Facilities Technician Level 1 (Groundskeeper / Porter) Location Reports To Community Director / Facilities Director Job Description • Clean grounds prior to office opening daily • Ensure the physical condition of the community and immediately report and correct unsafe conditions • Keep Community areas neat and free from clutter. Areas including, but not limited to pool, laundry rooms (if applicable), mail rooms, dumpster areas (interior and/or exterior), all common areas, exterior building including landscaping, walkway and street, interior and exterior walkways, etc • Keep landscaping free from trash • Check and replace lighting in all common areas including but not limited to garage, interior and/or exterior hallways, building perimeter • Perform “trash-out” duties for vacant apartment homes • Assist the Facilities Director in various tasks as directed • Complete service requests pertaining to community appearance in a timely manner • Assist with make-ready duties as requested • Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions at all times • Support the office team by distributing resident communication • Maintain maintenance shop; must be safe, clean and well organized with adequate inventory • Ability to troubleshoot corrective basic maintenance problems • Knowledgeable on basic use and safety of various tools including but not limited to key machine, wrenches, drills, compressors, testing meters, etc • Maintain accurate records in accordance with Company policies and procedures regarding EPA/OSHA standards • Participate in the execution of the preventative maintenance schedule, as needed • Identify all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs and sewer cleanouts. Work with the Facilities Director and Community Director to maintain an emergency property map listing important pieces • Ensure SDS on file for all chemicals • In partnership with Facilities Director and Regional Facilities Director, train new service team members Attributes: • Detail oriented • Organized • Time management • Independent worker (self motivated) Physical Requirements: • Stand, walk and sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day • Ability to : o Push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs and reach above shoulders o Lift up to 80 lbs o Work indoors and outdoors (in various weather) Minimum Requirements: • 2 years experience in maintenance/facilities within property management and/or hospitality • 2 years experience working with customers and providing customer service •