Wood Residential has an immediate opening for a Porter/Groundskeeper at a brand new market rate lease up community in the Austin area. We are an award-winning, full-service, multifamily property manager and an affiliate company of Wood Partners, a group of limited liability companies. Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of apartment communities across the United States.

BENEFITS
It's a great place to work! Wood Residential offers financial incentives based upon performance. In addition, we provide a salary and benefits package which includes a 401k, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance programs, life insurance, paid sick time, paid company holidays, job training programs, and paid vacations.

DUTIES

• Complete projects/tasks in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Maintain the appearance of the grounds effectively
• Constantly observe the condition of the community and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe condition
• Distribute communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, violations and newsletters
• Remove trash from vacant apartments and all common areas on a daily basis
• Remove property deserted by tenants such as furniture and other miscellaneous items and disposes/stores as directed by the Property Director
• Check exterior lighting and replace bulbs on a regular basis where practical or reports outage to Service Director
• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis to ensure pathways to units/models, stairways and breezeways, dumpster areas, recreation areas, common areas, grounds adjacent to the road and walkways remain neat and free of litter and debris at all times
• Assist with make-ready duties as requested by management
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management
• Be observant for any problem that could be a hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, staff, guests and the public. This includes condition of pool gates, fencing, lighting, trip hazards, etc
• Display a service-oriented mindset at all times maintaining courtesy and diplomacy with residents, colleagues, management, vendors and all external customers

• For safety purposes must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English; bilingual Spanish skills for read, write and communicate effective are a plus
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime as assigned

PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Employs two person lift when lifting/carrying objects that weigh more than 50 lbs
• Ability to carry, push and/or pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl
• Significant amount of walking throughout the day
• Climbing up and down a ladder
• Ability to work in hot, cold and/or damp environments
• Use of general grounds keeping equipment including, but not limited to leaf blowers, snow blowers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes and various types of rags, different types of cleaning solvents and including use of required safety equipment
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials

Wood Residential is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, familial status, marital status, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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