Groundskeeper

General ResponsibilitiesThe Groundskeeper is responsible for the cleanliness, physical appearance & curb appeal of the property. Focused on keeping the community looking its best, the Groundskeeper/Porter is a visible team member to visitors & residents alike, maintaining a friendly, helpful & professional approach in all interactions.The Groundskeeper is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all tasks assigned by the Property Manager for continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise. A willingness to accept and follow the directions of others is required.Specific Responsibilities

• The Groundkeeper must arrange the daily schedule around the management offices. Any litter or debris is to be picked up every morning & to be completed no later than 9:30 AM of each business day. All other duties will be assigned according to their urgency, including but not limited to the following:
• Must be able to lift 80-100 lbs. regularly.
• Keep the property management office and landscaping clean by inspecting property each morning & picking up any trash littering the grounds.
• Replace light bulbs in the common area & breezeways as needed.
• Replace all first-floor window screens upon request.
• Assist with apartment make-readies as requested, such as trash in vacant units, caulk, check appliances & smoke detectors, replace parts, etc.
• Clean air conditioner vents & replace filters in all vacant apartments.
• Install, move & hook-up appliances.
• Replace air filters as scheduled for all occupied apartments.
• Clean the Common Area, Breezeways, scrub down area, pick up trash, etc.
• Perform light painting duties as directed.
• Assist the service technician or assistant service technician as needed.
• Deliver notices & flyers to residents as needed.
• Other responsibilities as may be determined. Overseeing the maintenance of exterior lighting, gutters, down-spouts, roofs and flashing, roadways, walks, swimming pools, laundry facilities, recreation areas, buildings, and grounds.
• Knowing the location of all water, gas, and power turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers. Having available the telephone numbers of the police, ambulance service, fire department, power, gas, and water companies.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, secure workshop.
• Attending all instructional classes conducted by IDP Property Management.
• Policing of the property and dumpster areas morning, evening, and on weekends.
• Thinking and working safely.
• Strictly observing company policy concerning service requests and property policies.
• If applicable, prepare for a government program and/or lender-sponsored physical inspections such as MORs and REACs.
• Work hours are set by the Regional Property Manager. Scheduled work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NO CHANGE WITHOUT SUPERVISOR'S APPROVAL.
  
  

Also, the Groundskeeper will perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Property Manager or other supervisors. IDP Properties is a drug free work place. If hired, applicant must consent to pre employment drug screen.