Porter Jobs in Knoxville, TN

JOB PURPOSE:

• Many of the larger communities will have a dedicated Groundskeeper who is responsible for maintaining all common areas and the grounds of each community in clean condition at all times.
• The Groundskeeper will also perform any minor landscaping duties that the landscaping contractor does not include in their responsibilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor · Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors. · Cleaning and monitoring trash receptacle locations on property. · Cleaning all amenity areas including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts and restrooms. · Clearing and removing debris from community grounds, breezeways and amenity areas. · Completing and assisting with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. · Delivering resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.

Daily/Weekly · Meetings:

• Meet with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments.
• Communicate all maintenance concerns.

Expect to receive a daily list of assignments and direction from Maintenance Supervisor. · Timekeeping:

• Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms/software.

Obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager. · Common Area Inspection/Pick-up:

• Pickup debris and pet waste and perform inspection of all areas daily, before the office is open for business.

Always be diligent to look for maintenance issues. · Grounds Maintenance:

• Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, keep grounds maintained and free of debris.

Always be diligent to look for maintenance issues. · Trash:

• Maintain trash receptacles to be clean and clear, always available for residents.
• Any back-ups, overflows, or malfunctions should be reported to Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager immediately.

Assist with City pick up, when necessary. · Pressure Washing:

• At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, perform pressure washing of common areas, walks and buildings. · Custodial/Cleaning: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal and other cleaning in interior common areas and units. · Workorders: Complete minor workorders as directed.

Ensure 24-hour response policy. · Breezeway Cleanliness:

• Enforce trash standards on property.

Report violations to Maintenance Supervisor so notices to residents can be issued. · Pool Maintenance:

• At the direction of Maintenance Supervisor, log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code. · Logs: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office.

Keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheets. · Maintenance Inventory:

• Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed. · Weekend Coverage: Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans.

Monthly/Ongoing · Scheduled Inspections:

• Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on monthly basis.

At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform following duties on a monthly basis:

• a.
• Landscape walk with Maintenance Supervisor b.
• Breezeway Inspections c.

Safety and Trip Hazard Inspections · Monthly Safety Meeting:

• Attend a monthly safety meeting to stay informed of safety regulations and changes.

Utilize meeting to communicate problems and get direction on better ways of doing things and improved cost control. · Equipment Inventory:

• Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory.
• Report missing/broken equipment immediately to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist in the verification of inventory as directed.

Advise Maintenance Supervisor of any needed equipment/supplies. · Education:

• Keep Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs.
• Ensure and required licenses and certifications are kept current.

Move-Out/Move-In · Vendor Assistance:

• Work with vendors during process and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding vendors’ status and adherence to schedule. · Unit Punch: Complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape combined with a willingness and desire to learn. · Able to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed. · Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. · Ability to write simple correspondence. · Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. · Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance. · Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. · Professional and energetic demeanor resulting from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experience · Good customer service skills · Good communication and listening skills · Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others · Organized and detail-oriented · Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure · Effective time management skills · Able to maintain confidentiality · Able to follow directions from a supervisor · Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures · Able to accept constructive criticism · Willing to work in all types of weather conditions · Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• · Less than high school education; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Broad-based experience in all phases of ground maintenance.
• Must be familiar with basic maintenance and minor repairs of small engines.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• · Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.

JOB PERFORMANCE AND SUCCESS FACTOR REQUIREMENTS :

• (These are the quantitative and qualitative measures that this role will be evaluated and held accountable for).

Cooperation, Influence, Teamwork & Business Relationships – 25% □ Collaboration & Teamwork – 25% □ Cooperation – 25% □ Customer Service – 25% □ Internal/External Relationships – 25% Decision Making/Initiative – 25% □ Analytical & Problem Solving – 16.67% □ Decisive – 16.67% □ Practical Judgment – 16.67% □ Action-Oriented – 16.67% □ Adaptability & Flexibility – 16.67% □ Effort & Self Development – 16.67% Job Knowledge and/or Quality & Quantity of Work – 25% □ Job Knowledge – 25% □ Multi-tasking – 25% □ Work Quality – 25% □ Work Quantity – 25% Professional/Technical/Communication Skills – 25% □ Ethics & Values – 20% □ Integrity – 20% □ Reliability & Punctuality – 20% □ Time Management – 20% □ Verbal & Written Communications – 20% Physical Demands:

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• Over 2/3 Time Between 1/3 and 2/3 Under 1/3 Walking X Sitting X Standing X Climb or balance X Lifting under 10 lbs.
• X Lifting over 10 lbs.

X Reach with hands & arms X Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl X X Talk or hear X Travel Outside the area X SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

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