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PORTER/Groundskeeper - Gardenia Gardens

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Professional work environment

Job Description

Gardenia Gardens Apartments is a residential apartment community located in Gainesville, Florida, known for its welcoming atmosphere and well-maintained living spaces. This community provides residents with a comfortable and safe environment, featuring beautiful landscaping, clean grounds, and modern amenities that contribute to an enhanced living experience. The management team is committed to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining the property to high standards, ensuring tenant satisfaction and fostering a sense of community among residents. As part of this commitment, the Gardenia Gardens Apartments seeks dedicated team members who value professionalism, reliability, and quality work ethic.

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Job Requirements

  • No formal education required
  • Excellent attendance and communication skills
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to safely move large appliances with hand truck
  • Ability to use hand and power tools including drills and saws
  • Ability to ascend and descend ladders safely
  • Tolerance for exposure to mechanical parts, chemicals, weather
  • Capability to access all property areas in all weather conditions
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, stoop, kneel and crawl frequently
  • Specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, color vision and depth perception

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Prior experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
  • Ability to read and follow instructions and manuals
  • Willingness to accept additional tasks beyond repair and maintenance
  • Limited computer literacy
  • Must have a government issued state ID or valid driver’s license if required by management

Job Duties

  • Practice OSHA standards, company safety policy and stay aware of work-safety requirements
  • Continue education of safety training as required by company, State and Federal Law
  • Complete a hazard assessment form before starting any task
  • Water potted plants in community common areas daily and additional foliage as directed
  • Maintain lawn, shrubs, flowers by mowing, trimming, fertilizing, raking, pulling weeds and spraying insecticides
  • Paint exterior buildings, pick up litter and trash, maintain light fixtures and replace bulbs, install fences and gates, care for pools, assist in inventory control of equipment and supplies
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers recommendations
  • Maintain lawn and cleaning equipment as per guidelines
  • Pressure wash and blow walks and breezeways, keep pool area clean and tidy
  • Participate in standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage
  • Communicate daily with supervisor verbally and in writing
  • Report unusual circumstances regarding property, coworkers or residents
  • Maintain required property uniform and professional appearance
  • Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and well-lit
  • Assist in custodial tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and cleaning windows
  • Assist other team members when needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location