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Porter/Groundskeeper Job Summary:

Responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings of multi-family residential apartments.

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises: None

Wage Status: Hourly (Non-exempt; eligible for over time)

Job Responsibilities:

Maintenance

• Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings.
• Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
• Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist in the cleaning of available apartments and or models.
• Assist maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable).
• Assist in the troubleshoot/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems.
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Leasing

• Meticulously maintains curb appeal.
• Assist management team with other various tasks required.

Administrative

• Uphold all company policies, goals and values.

Resident Relations

• Represent the community in a professional manner at all times-on/off property.
• Deliver communication documentation to residents.
• Contribute to resident retention programs.

Safety

• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Learns and ensures compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules.
• Immediately report all unsafe conditions.

Essential Job Functions

• Fair Housing certification.
• Neat, clean and professional at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
• Operate vehicle and drivers license required according to community needs.
• Successfully pass a drug test.
• Demonstrate ability to perform tasks described above without seeking outside contractor assistance.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills for communicating with residents, co-workers, and senior management.
• Demonstrate ability to contribute to and foster a team approach to serving residents and maintaining a successful community.
• Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.

Core Values

In order to achieve success the CORE Realty Management team must embrace certain core principles and values.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Competence
• Tenacity & Enthusiasm
• Creativity
• Professionalism
• Drive

Additional Requirements

Attendance is an imperative job function.

• Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules, and procedures of the company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook, or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the company.Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials.This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee.The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operations.

I have read the above job description, understand its contents and have had an opportunity to discuss with my supervisor or the hiring manager.By signing below, I agree I understand what is expected of me and can comply with all requirements of this position.

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