Groundskeeper

Requirements:

• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and criminal background check
• Access to dedicated and reliable transportation
• Able and willing to work flexible hours
• Able to prioritize and schedule work assignments according to property needs while ensuring an outstanding level of customer service
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Able to perform the essential physical qualifications (listed below)

 Responsibilities:

• Maintain high level of curb appeal by policing property, removing trash and debris; checking for abandoned vehicles, property damage etc. and report suspected lease violations to Property Manager
• Conduct maintenance and upkeep of building exteriors, common areas and grounds through Service Requests or direction by Management
• Perform seasonal grounds duties as needed
• Contribute in the organization and inventory control of the Maintenance Shop and other storage areas; with emphasis on safety concerns and unit keys
• Participate in the care, maintenance, and inventory of all company owned equipment
• Application of all safety standards and practices associated with maintenance operations
• Effectively communicate with residents, vendors and other employees in a professional and courteous manner
• Wear appropriate safety equipment as tasks dictate
• Assist other team members and complete other projects and duties as assigned

Essential Physical Qualifications:

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.

• Frequent: stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders; balance; kneel; crouch; crawl; talk; hear; lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Occasionally: sit; lift and/or move more than 70 pounds; push and/or pull using appliance dolly up to 200 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception
• Ability to work long hours in inclement weather and emergency situations such as snow removal, excessive heat, storms, etc.
• Work in awkward, confining or uncomfortable positions

 Authority:

• Recommend changes to the position and job duties which will improve efficiency and safety

Relationships:

• Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Takes direction from the Director of Property Maintenance, Regional Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager and Regional Property Manager
• Internal contacts: managers and associates
• External contacts: residents, vendors, and guests