Groundskeeper

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all duties pertinent to the day-to-day cleaning and groundskeeping of the assigned property(s). Duties include, but not limited to, maintaining the upkeep of common areas, entryways, and shared spaces. Maintenance of the grounds includes, but not limited to, watering of ornamental plants and flowers, shoveling, sweeping of parking lots, paved areas, and walkways. Supports our employee-first culture and exemplifies our core values of relationships, development, quality, and responsibility. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required; duties assigned may differ based on property. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Maintain exterior grounds and interior common areas in quality, presentable condition. This will include but is not limited to the following:
  
  
  
  • Clean laundry rooms daily and vacuum buildings and foyers as needed
  
  
  • Check light fixtures and bulbs and clean and replace them when needed
  
  
  • Remove trash cans from common areas and prepare trash areas for pick up, including keeping them free of garbage, furniture, and all other debris
  
  
  • Pick up trash from the grounds and keep indoor and outdoor common areas neat
  
  
  • Sweep sidewalks and curbs and shovel walkways and sand/salt icy areas in the winter months
  
  
  • Leaf-blow the grounds when needed
  
  
  • Water, weed/prune, mulch, and occasionally plant lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds
  
  
  • Keep recreational and pool areas clean and free of debris and assist in setup and takedown of patio furniture
  
  
  • Walk property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure resident/tenant property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition
  
  
  
  


• Keep storage areas clean and ensure supplies, parts, and equipment are cared for properly


• Complete paint touch-ups in vacant units and common areas when requested


• Assist with removal of abandoned property in vacant units, storage units, and garages as needed


• Assist the maintenance team when needed


• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional manner with all residents, vendors, fellow employees, and the public


• Comply with all safety program requirements and work to promote safety in the workplace


• All other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:        

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Prior experience in maintaining grounds of a large residential property preferred


• Knowledge of cleaning and lawn care products

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent in English and skilled in oral and written communication


• Ability to use tact, diplomacy and a clear, courteous manner when dealing with co-workers and the public


• Decision-making, problem solving, and time management skills


• Ability to organize tasks in order to accomplish assigned work as quickly and as efficiently as possible

Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment.  Must be able to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions, including climbing stairs and walking the hallways and common areas. Continuous bending, stopping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving through-out day.  Regular lifting of more than 20 lbs. and frequent lifting of up to 80 lbs. with assistance.

Personal Protective Equipment: Safety gloves, safety eyewear, ear plugs, Yaktrax

Work Environment: On property, property grounds, apartment units