What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance | Candlewood Apartments position at CSM Corporation?
- Completion of daily tasks such as general exterior cleaning, pool chemical inspections, trash removal, and package or notice delivery
- Maintain property appearance, upkeep/curb appeal to ensure competitiveness within the industry, attract future residents, and provide a welcoming environment to current residents
- Assist in light maintenance tasks as assigned including flower, turf, filling potholes, shrub and tree maintenance (i.e. – watering, irrigation, pruning, weeding, planting, etc.), shoveling and assisting with tasks as assigned by the Community Manager
- Responsible for the proper use and safeguarding of all maintenance equipment and supplies, and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste
- Monitor stock levels on all necessary grounds inventory and place orders through Community Manager
- Maintain accountability for all necessary inventory, supplies, tools, and equipment
- Anticipate and respond to residents in a friendly, positive and timely manner
- Work as a team player in meeting residents’ needs, and actively contribute to the efforts of other areas when necessary
- May be required to attend residential community activities after normal business hours, as requested by the Community Manager
- Mitigate risk by conducting routine inspections of community grounds to maintain standards per CSM, local, state and federal regulations including AWAIR program
- Operate all equipment following safe and proper procedures
- Follow all company procedures for resident/associate incidents
- Knowledgeable of property emergency procedures
- Ensure a clean and safe work environment
- Assist with turn, parking, sidewalk, roadways, etc.
- Must be available to assist in any natural/catastrophic disaster
- Produce required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties
- Adhere to company attendance policy, grooming/appearance/dress code standards, and general work rules and department procedures
- Attend all required meetings
- Adhere to all company Standard Operating Procedures and Fair Housing laws
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Prior grounds experience is preferred
- Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment
- Current and valid driver’s license with safe driving record required
- CPO Certification is preferred for properties with pools, or the ability to obtain certification based on policy guidelines
- Maintains predictable and reliable attendance
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
- Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods
All associates are expected to deal with customers and co-workers positively and respectfully and perform duties safely and effectively.
*Hours will vary through the summer season depending on landscaping needs*
