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Groundskeeper

Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Groundskeeper involve the upkeep of the property to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. The Grounds Person will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.

Tasks/Duties

Preventive Maintenance/Safety:

• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• If certified for pool maintenance, cleans and maintains pool as directed.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Ensures storage areas remain locked when not in use.

General:

• Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times.
• Pool area.
• Laundry room.
• Mail rooms (if applicable).
• Dumpster areas.
• Recreation areas.
• Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office.
• Walkways to and from, and in-between buildings.
• Parking lots and drives.

• Performs trash-out duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-ups and sweeps area. Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas; shovels mud when necessary. Uses blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
• Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by Property Manager and Senior Maintenance Technician.
• Assists with various physical tasks as directed; i.e. tearing down fences, digging postholes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
• Assists with make-ready duties when requested by the Property Manager or Senior Maintenance Technician.
• Helps clean and maintain storage areas.
• Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested. Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site.
• Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor. Follow procedures when service requests are performed.
• Change locks, makes keys when directed.
• Distributes resident communications to residents; i.e. upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletter.
• Performs work area clean up and safety related duties.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter; i.e. rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Equipment/Machinery/Tools:

An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:

• Hand tools
  • Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
• User-Moved Aids
  • Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.

Abilities

• Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Trunk Strength The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Stamina The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Work Values

• Relationships This work value allows employees to work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.
• Working Conditions Offer job security and good working conditions.
• Support Supportive management that stands behind employees.

Work Styles

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Works as part of a team, as well as completes assignments independently.
• Takes instructions from supervisors.
• Exercises problem-solving skills.
• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, guests, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

Wage

• Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime).