Grounds Keeper

Arlington Properties, a progressive and growing property management company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Groundskeeper. The primary objective of this position is to keep our community grounds, stairways, and public areas neat, clean, and free of debris. Depending on the specific needs of the community, there may be opportunities for training in basic maintenance repairs as well. If you are a self-starter who enjoys working outdoors and would take pride in maintaining our community’s curb appeal, we invite you to apply today.
Job Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
This position is responsible for keeping the property grounds, stairways, and other public areas neat, clean and free of debris. Position may also be required to perform other cleaning and basic maintenance/repair work under the supervision of the Service Manager.
Maintains storage and shop areas in a neat, well-stocked, clean, organized manner.
Works with property staff to maximize renewals by performing maintenance procedures as required by the property renewal program.
Works with maintenance team to complete turn-key operations. Trashes out apartment units and empties trash into dumpster.
Ensures all areas are clean and free of debris. Sweeps and blows walkways and common areas, rakes grounds, picks-up and disposes of trash including boxes, furniture, fixtures and furnishings, and cleans windows, doors and signs, vacuums and mops floors as required, and in inclement weather, assists with snow removal and ice removal.
Keep dumpster area clean and neat.
Works with Service Manager to ensure adherence to company safety standards, policies and procedures. Wears and uses safety equipment, as required. Also, under the direction of the Service Manager, completes safety inspections and adheres to company key control policies.
Is familiar with property map that clearly identifies all utility cut-offs, the location of hydrants, gas mains and any other property safety information.
Under the direction of the Service Manager, regularly inspects property for safety and security issues, including, but no limited to: Non-functioning lights, ground and trip hazards, broken fences, exposed wiring, potholes, and sewer line breaks.
No experience is required. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Machines, Tools and Equipment, Software:
Hand tools normally used in construction, maintenance and landscaping. Power tools including circular saw, power drill, bench grinder, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, power floor cleaner, carpet shampoo machine, paint sprayer, power drain cleaner, chain saw, key machine, and all chemicals associated with maintenance and landscaping essential job functions. Physical and Visual Activities
Must be able to lift and work heavy equipment.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and electrical equipment; Founded in 1969, Arlington Properties is a leading multifamily development, property management and construction firm. Arlington is celebrating its 50th year in business and was recently recognized as one of Birmingham's Best Places to Work by the Birmingham Business Journal due to its strong culture and high level of employee engagement and satisfaction.
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