Porter/ Groundskeeper

Hyattsville, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

short term disability

long term disability

Life insurance

Supplemental Insurance

pet discount plans

401(k) retirement

Paid Time Off

membership in Access Perks

community service programs

Job Description

Donaldson is a prominent leader in the multifamily property management industry, acclaimed for its commitment to delivering exceptional living experiences to residents and rewarding career opportunities for its employees. With a diverse portfolio of apartment communities, Donaldson prides itself on creating living spaces that residents are proud to call home. This dedication reflects the company's core mission and values, fostering a culture centered on integrity, excellence, commitment, adaptability, innovation, ownership, compassion, and unity.

The company manages a broad range of residential properties, ensuring the upkeep, safety, and aesthetic appeal of its communities. Donaldson’s approach to property management goes beyond basic maintenance, aiming to build successful partnerships that enhance the quality of life for residents while empowering team members to grow professionally.

The position open at Donaldson is a full-time Porter/Groundskeeper role for the 235-unit North Pointe Apartments located in Hyattsville, MD. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the community's curb appeal, cleanliness, and safety, directly impacting residents' satisfaction and the property's overall impression. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and employees by diligently maintaining exterior and interior communal areas.

This is a hands-on role involving tasks such as maintaining flower beds, shrubbery, sidewalks, parking lots, fencing, trash enclosures, and public spaces like lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, elevators, community rooms, fitness centers, pools, and laundry facilities. The Porter/Groundskeeper will assist with custodial responsibilities including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, waxing floors, and window washing. Additionally, the role requires the ability to handle bulk trash removal and help maintain property equipment.

Donaldson values team members highly and recognizes them as its most important asset. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, supplemental insurance, pet discount plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and access to community service programs and membership perks. Team members also enjoy a 20% discount on housing, further enhancing the overall compensation package.

Donaldson’s recognition as a Top 20 Values-Driven Employer in the Greater Washington Region by GoodSeeker underscores its dedication to fostering a workplace culture rich in core values. Employees will have a rewarding, community-oriented work experience, with ample support to succeed in their roles and build meaningful careers within the company. This opportunity offers not only a job but a chance to be part of a company that strives for peace of mind in every interaction and promotes an inclusive, value-centered culture.

Job Requirements

Create a safe and inviting environment for residents, visitors and employees
Maximize curb appeal by maintaining flower beds, shrubbery, sidewalks, parking lots, fencing, trash enclosures, etc.
Maintain the cleanliness, safety and appearance of all public areas of the buildings such as lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, elevators, etc.
Maintain the cleanliness, safety and appearance of all resident common areas such as the community room, kitchen, fitness center, locker room, pool house, business center, laundry rooms, trash disposal rooms, etc.
Assist in custodial work such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, stripping/waxing/buffing of floors, washing windows as needed
Remove bulk trash items from property as directed
Assist in maintaining all property equipment
Ability to multitask and maintain a professional appearance
Good written and verbal communication skills are required
The ability to speak effectively with co-workers, residents, management, or ownership is also necessary
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to speak effectively with co-workers, residents, management, or ownership
Ability to multitask and maintain a professional appearance
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Job Duties

Create a safe and inviting environment for residents, visitors and employees
Maximize curb appeal by maintaining flower beds, shrubbery, sidewalks, parking lots, fencing, trash enclosures, etc.
Maintain the cleanliness, safety and appearance of all public areas of the buildings such as lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, elevators, etc.
Maintain the cleanliness, safety and appearance of all resident common areas such as the community room, kitchen, fitness center, locker room, pool house, business center, laundry rooms, trash disposal rooms, etc.
Assist in custodial work such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, stripping/waxing/buffing of floors, washing windows as needed
Remove bulk trash items from property as directed
Assist in maintaining all property equipment