Seasonal Porter/Groundkeeper - Village at Whitehurst

Liberty Military Housing – Own your passion for service! At Liberty Military Housing, we’re here to serve those who serve our country by providing military families with comfortable, well-maintained homes in inviting communities across the United States. We take great pride in our highly trained team of professionals. With a blend of property management and military backgrounds, our employee-owners bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, along with unparalleled levels of empathy and understanding for our residents and one another.

Liberty Military Housing is dedicated to helping our employees develop personally and professionally and provides an unprecedented 150+ hours of professional development annually to each employee-owner. Camaraderie and collaboration form the foundation of our culture. We put people first, honouring one another’s diverse experiences, ideas, and contributions to our shared success. We strive to bring out the best in each other so we can do outstanding work and positively impact the lives of military families.

We’re always looking for dedicated team members in a variety of roles to help create meaningful results that help us meet our company goals. We offer an excellent benefits package, training, development, and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a Seasonal Porter/Groundkeeper:

As the Liberty Military Housing Seasonal Porter/Groundkeeper, you will be responsible for performing routine cleaning and upkeep of grounds, buildings, amenities, and surrounding areas in a multifamily residential community. You will operate tools, machinery, and other equipment to complete tasks in an efficient manner. You will need to effectively communicate, perform quality work in a safe manner, and deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, district office, pool and recreation areas, parking lots, and other areas surrounding the community.
• Remove trash from grounds, office areas, homes, and surrounding community perimeter on a daily basis.
• Detail interior and exterior areas on a regular basis using general cleaning tools and equipment (i.e. broom, mop, vacuum, rake, or blower to keep entry areas, sidewalks, streets, and walking areas clean of debris, dust, leaves, and brush).
• May help with snow shoveling (where applicable) of sidewalks and other main entry areas.
• Assist in the preparation of make-ready units including removal of trash from vacant homes (trash outs), touch up paint, and general cleaning prior to make-ready.
• Assist with various physical tasks as directed; carrying and removal of abandoned furniture, tools, appliances, and other equipment.
• Assist with repairs, replacement, and installation of window and door screens, lightbulbs, and other fixtures.
• Help clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Assist maintenance technicians when needed.
• May perform minor interior and exterior touch-up painting/caulking.
• Clean air conditioning vents, replace air filters, and smoke detectors.
• Perform any additional routine cleaning/maintenance on property as requested or needed.
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on homes, community, and/or common areas to management.
• Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of standard hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Participate in and attend various department or regional meetings, resident or community events, seminars, and other work-related events.
• Comply with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety, or environment, and LMH Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Understand and follow safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces.
• Perform any additional routine maintenance on property as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

What You Need for Success:

• Beginning level understanding of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment applicable to job requirements.
• Communication and effective interaction with co-workers, managers, vendors, or residents sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle (valid license required).
• Basic computer skills (PC/mobile device).
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements: independently lift/carry supplies or equipment up to 65 lbs; frequent reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling; extensive walking and standing, ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Must be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in all weather conditions, and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Pay Range: $15.25 Hourly