Groundskeeper / Handyman for Apartments

Fort Myers FL

Description

Looking for rockstar groundskeeper who can also perform light maintenance work. Candidate will be responsible for the overall upkeep and appearance of four properties near downtown Ft Myers and one in North Ft Myers, so reliable transportation is a must. Position is FT with benefits and on-call overtime as needed. The ideal candidate will have great customer service skills and be able to develop a rapport with all the residents. Position will be almost 100-percent unsupervised, so you must be well-organized and motivated! This is an opportunity to advance with a regional property management company that is growing quickly. JOB DESCRIPTION GROUNDSPERSON/ PORTER Non-exempt/hourly. Position eligible for overtime. QUALIFICATION: 1. Education - No specific level of education is required. However, for safety and productivity reasons, the position requires the ability to read and write English. 2. Experience - Previous apartment maintenance experience preferred but not required. 3. Skills - Efficiency, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency in completing job tasks is required. In addition, the following skills are required: • Ability to maintain a friendly, professional attitude with prospects and residents • Strong customer service skills • Irrigation maintenance and repair (as defined by supervisor) • Mold awareness • Asbestos awareness (if required) 4. Physical Requirements - Position requires ability to transport a minimum of 50 pounds variable distances; the mobility and flexibility to use ladders and to access and work in confined spaces or at heights in excess of nine feet; the ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit; and the ability to personally perform general maintenance tasks without endangering themselves, residents, or fellow associates. 5. Training - Attend and participate in technical training programs as required to maintain personal and professional skill level. 6. Attendance - The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. Due to property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals possess the ability to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and overtime hours when requested. Equipment: 1. Position requires individuals to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to: hand tools, pressure washers, shampooers, blowers, sandblasters, ladders, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment as outlined in the company’s safety policies. 2. The position requires the purchase and daily compliance of wearing the company-specified maintenance uniform apparel and safety equipment as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintain all public and common areas of the property in a clean, neat, attractive condition. Specifically, removal of all trash and litter, pressure cleaning, sweeping sidewalks and pathways, basic gardening and weeding, painting curbs, and wiping down and cleaning of any windows or common furniture. Groundsperson/porters will spend the appropriate percentage of their time performing the above duties. 2. Complete assigned service requests and repairs correctly and in a timely manner. 3. Maintain an excellent customer service relationship. 4. Abide by the company's hazardous communication program and follow correct, safe work practices at all times. 5. Participate in company training meetings as required. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. All other tasks as defined by the supervisor.