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Lake Carlton Arms

Apartment Grounds / Porter

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan

Job Description

The Mahaffey Apartment Company is a well-established property management firm responsible for overseeing more than 8,500 apartment units across Florida. Known for its commitment to maintaining high standards in residential living, the company manages a variety of properties, including the Lake Carlton Arms, a legacy community comprised of 1,912 apartment units located in Lutz, Florida, conveniently positioned near Van Dyke Road and the Veterans Expressway. The organization prides itself on a professional yet resident-focused operating philosophy, aiming to foster communities that are safe, clean, and welcoming. As a full-time employer, Mahaffey Apartment Company provides competitive benefits along with a supportive... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • valid driver’s license
  • ability to lift up to 75 pounds
  • ability to work flexible schedules including weekends
  • prior grounds maintenance experience preferred
  • good communication skills
  • ability to operate landscaping and maintenance equipment safely

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • valid driver’s license
  • prior experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred
  • ability to operate landscaping equipment including mowers, blowers, edgers, and chain saws
  • knowledge of safe handling and mixing of chemicals
  • good physical condition and ability to lift up to 75 pounds
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends
  • ability to follow safety protocols strictly

Job Duties

  • Garbage collection and loose trash patrol
  • cleaning patios
  • moving furniture when necessary
  • empty pet waste stations
  • maintaining small hand tools and shop
  • pressure washing
  • cleaning of dumpster areas
  • checking sprinkler system and making repairs to heads
  • operating a forklift, tractor, golf cart and other equipment
  • planting flowers, shrubs and trees with miscellaneous trimming
  • removing excess vegetation from patios and fence lines
  • operating a pushing or riding mower and emptying the clippings onto the truck
  • operating blowers, edgers and street vacuum and other landscaping equipment
  • handling gasoline and other chemicals and properly mixing the chemicals
  • spraying insecticides and maintaining the spray rig
  • climbing and working from a ladder for certain jobs
  • operating a chain saw
  • digging to repair broken water and sewer lines
  • making minor asphalt repairs to streets
  • painting patios and balconies
  • maintaining good communication and positive attitude with co-workers, residents and management
  • following safe workplace rules and practices in order to prevent on-the-job injuries
  • working regular shifts and additional hours, when necessary, as directed by the Grounds Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor
  • performing other related tasks as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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