Groundskeeper

Overview

Responsible for keeping the grounds of the property in an attractive condition; for keeping exteriors, common areas, vacant apartments, sidewalks and alleyways of the property in a clean and safe condition.  Assist in other types of maintenance when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Picks up litter on grounds and waters lawn, shrubs and flowers as needed.
• Sprays with insecticides as needed.
• Maintains watering and drainage systems.
• Assists in inventory control and upkeep of all grounds equipment and supplies.
• Assists with any emergency maintenance.
• Cleans all hallways and common areas including laundry center.
• Cleans all parking areas.
• Cleans all sidewalks and alleyways.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience Required of the Position

• One to three months related on the job experience or training.
• Must be well organized and a self-starter who can work efficiently with little supervision.

Education Required/Preferred

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Physical Demands

• Perform general maintenance repair tasks professionally without endangering yourself, residents or fellow associates
• Mobility and flexibility to use ladders to heights in excess of 8 to 9 feet.
• The work is demanding. Typically, the associate will not sit to do the work. There may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of moderate items such as papers, boxes, event items, collateral, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which include working outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Working Conditions

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

Company Overview

The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) is a leading U.S. alternative asset management company, unique for its focus on commercial real estate (CRE) and related businesses. RMR’s vertical integration is strengthened by over 1,100 real estate professionals in more than 30 offices nationwide who manage over $41 billion in assets under management and leverage more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating CRE. RMR benefits from a scalable platform, a deep and experienced management team and a diversity of real estate strategies across its clients. RMR has been recognized by The Boston Globe as a “Top Place to Work”, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an “ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year” and ranked by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) as having one of the highest number of BOMA 360 designated properties in its portfolio. RMR is headquartered in Newton, MA and was founded in 1986.

RMR’s mission is to create long term value for our clients by managing their investments and assets “like we own it” – an approach that consistently and repeatedly generates opportunities for all our employees, investors and stakeholders. We are guided by six core values:

• Integrity at Our Core.
• Perform Passionately and Effectively.
• Inspired Thinking.
• Like We Own It.
• Power of We.
• Mutual Respect.

Visit our website to learn more about what makes The RMR Group a rewarding place to build a career.

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The RMR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.