Janitor/Groundskeeper - South Lake Tahoe

The John Stewart Company•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Manager and Property Manager, the Grounds Janitor performs a wide variety of janitorial duties including general tasks related to the upkeep of the grounds and common areas at Baker and South Baker Beach Apartments. Together, the two neighborhoods are comprised of 457 housing units. Nature of work requires emphasis on safe work practices, sustained physical effort, problem solving, attention to detail, customer service, and time management. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Policies and Regulations — Knowledge of company polices, federal, state and local laws, government regulations and agency rules that pertain to the Presidio
Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression — Ability to read, understand and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally so others will understand. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Self - Start – Must have the ability to work without constant direct supervision
Customer Service - Assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to measure distance and calculate quantities
Related experience desired
A minimum of at least one-year grounds duties at a multi-family property desired
Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautionary measures to protect self and others
Fluency in English required
Ability to read and understand instructions

Responsibilities

Keep all common areas clean of debris/garbage, including the removal of trash, litter, and animal waste; raking leaves, and removing trash or litter from shrubbery and hedges according to daily schedule
Sweep exterior of buildings and carports, remove cobwebs from carports, stairwells, and entryways
Use a leaf/backpack blower in a safe, effective manner
Keep refuse dumpsters (garbage, recycling, and compost) areas clean and free of debris
Use water, hose, and scrub brushes to clean stairwells, carports, and other common areas as needed
Use power washer to effectively and safely clean common areas as needed
Remove and/or report graffiti to appropriate people
Maintain inventory of necessary supplies
Maintain neat, clean, and organized maintenance and storage areas
Report necessary work orders to appropriate staff
Advise supervisor of equipment and supplies needed
Act as “eyes and ears” and report lease violations, safety hazards, etc. to Site Manager or Property Manager
Water specified areas of open space, as requested by Presidio Trust
Work with the Presidio Trust on periodic planting projects
Provide customer service to residents and park visitors
Understand and implement appropriate safety practices
Work within John Stewart Company safety guidelines
Abide by the Inclement Weather Policy
Other duties, as requested by the Presidio Trust and John Stewart Company supervisors
Cleans common area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
Steam-cleans or shampoos carpets
Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures
Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
Services, cleans, and supplies common area restrooms
Uses and stores cleaning products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
Uses non-toxic cleaning products whenever possible
Practices safety precautions and is safety-conscious at all times
Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) and informs Property Manager when others do not
Knows the contents and location of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) binder; reads and understands labels of all chemicals before using, storing or disposing
Actively participates in required monthly safety meetings