Grounds Person

Overview

COMPANY SUMMARY:

The John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high quality service in the affordable housing sector. We work to  enrich the lives of our residents and employees, while delivering our services cost‐effectively, efficiently and with the highest levels of professionalism, compassion, integrity and respect.

SUMMARY OF 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.

Note: It is necessary for the position to travel independently on a regular basis (e.g., emergency purchases, assisting at other properties, etc.) in the most time efficient method possible, usually by personal automobile.

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 supervisor

JANITORIAL:

• 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

SAFETY:

• 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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

· 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

EXPERIENCE

· 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

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ REQUIREMENTS

· The location of this position may change frequently and can vary in terms of neighborhood location and from being indoors to outdoors; however, extreme environmental conditions do not exist

· Requires physical exertion over long periods of time such as frequent bending, twisting, stretching, stooping, reaching overhead, walking on uneven ground, standing

· May be exposed to loud noises during emergencies; blood borne pathogens or other bodily fluids/excretions; and hazardous materials such as paints, cleaners, or other janitorial/maintenance materials

· May be exposed to conditions and chemicals which require the use of personal protective equipment

· Utilizes a wide range of powered and non-powered hand tools such as mops, brooms, buffers, vacuums, shampooers

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds and walk for long periods of time, push items of 20-40 pounds, climb ladders, sit, stand, kneel, twist, or grasp/pull/carry/push equipment such as mowers, weed whackers, janitorial carts, vacuums, brooms, or mops and walk on uneven ground

· Must be able to quickly move your hands and grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

· Must be able to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath

JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.

Benefits-at-a-glance

 Benefits for Employees who work 30+ hours/week -

• Medical, dental and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
• Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Company paid Life AD&D Long Term Disability.
• Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).

Benefits for Employees who work less than 30 hours/week - 

• Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week)
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The John Stewart Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The John Stewart Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.

California Consumer Privacy Act

Effective January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act requires businesses that meet certain minimum threshold requirements to provide a “notice at collection” to applicants for employment who reside in California.  The notice at collection describes the categories of personal information to be collected about these California applicants and the purposes for using that personal information.  Therefore, we have posted the Company’s “Notice At Collection For California Applicants” here.  Please review this Notice at your convenience.

Compensation: 28 to 30 (USD)