Seasonal Groundskeeper/Porter: Worcester Communities
Company Name - Worcester Communities
Job Title –Seasonal Groundskeeper/Porter
Address – 2170 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO Zip 63043
Shift – Monday thru Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with weekend availability Full-Time
Education Requirements: High School Diploma
This position is located at Maryland Park Apartments in Maryland Heights, MO.
The Worcester brothers and their father founded Worcester Investments, a family-owned and operated real estate investment company located in Kansas City, Missouri. After being founded in 2006, the family business began acquiring rental property in Oregon, where they lived at the time. In 2007, Worcester Investments expanded into the Midwest area through a real estate connection and has continued to see steady growth each year.
In partnership with their investors, Worcester Investments has $500 MM assets under management, including 3,000+ apartment units in the Midwest area. Worcester Investments employs a team of 100+ and was named Kansas City’s sixth fastest-growing company by the Kansas City Business Journal in 2015 and the 3,763rd fastest-growing private company in the U.S. in the 2019 INC. 5,000 publication.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
●Maintain excellent customer service relationships by adhering to the Worcester Purpose and Core Values
●Adhere to Worcester Communities Policies, Procedures and SOPs
●Maintain cleanliness throughout the community
●Clean the grounds, leasing office, amenity areas, laundry facilities, and other common areas as scheduled by the Supervisor
●Perform general landscaping and light maintenance repairs.
●Regularly picking up litter and debris from amenity and common areas within the community.
●Prepare vacant units for occupancy as necessary.
●Cleaning of common area pathways and sidewalks.
●Conduct routine inspections of common area amenity spaces and report any safety concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.
●Assistance with record keeping of maintenance logs for snow removal, pool maintenance, light audits, and preventative maintenance.
●Provide courteous, efficient responses to management requests.
●Maintain inventory, supplies, and equipment owned by the community
●Adhering to OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
●Report accident and emergency situations to the community manager immediately and by use of the appropriate reporting procedures
●Maintain a working knowledge of all fair housing laws, policies, and practices, and be fair and consistent in upholding these
●Performs other related duties as assigned by management
●Flexible and capable of prioritizing tasks when working in a busy and changing environment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
●High school diploma or equivalent required
●A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is required. The position requires individuals to furnish a reliable vehicle to fulfill all of the job's functions
●At least one year of groundskeeping experience is preferred
●Basic hand tools (not provided by the community)
●The position requires individuals to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment
●All equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, and residents
●Appropriate safety equipment and apparel must be worn including proper footwear/ work boots
●Ability to complete Ice and Snow Removal
●Computer skills required: Microsoft Office, Google Business Suite, Entrata Property management software preferred
ATTENDANCE/TRAVEL:
●Due to property staffing limitations, the position requires that individual be able to work scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested
●Travel may be required as necessary to attend training and other company functions
COMPETENCIES:
●Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
●Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
●Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
●Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
●Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
●Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
●Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
●Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
●Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
●Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
●Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
●Frequently required to stand
●Frequently required to walk
●Occasionally required to sit
●Sometimes required to utilize hand and finger dexterity (typing)
●Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend
●Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crawl
●Frequently required to talk or hear
●The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds / occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
●Specific job duties that are affected by the above environmental conditions: Working outdoors exposed to weather conditions such as rain, snow, heat, cold, and winds
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name – Jennifer Gentzell
Phone: 816-479-6599
Email: careers@wc-kc.com
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