Groundskeeper

POSITION: Groundskeeper (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

DIRECT REPORT: Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY

As a Groundskeeper, you will maintain the safety and appearance of the common areas of the property.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to)

1. Consistently demonstrate exemplary principles of customer service and teamwork.

2. Maintain a safe, tidy and sanitary clubhouse, office, model, hallways and all other common areas.

3. Ensure that the property is free of trash, debris and animal waste.

4. Ensure the cleanliness of the dumpster areas and preparation for trash pick-up.

5. Ensure that the grass and landscaping are well maintained, including the watering of flowers.

6. Ensure the best possible appearance of each apartment prior to new resident move-in.

7. Advise supervisor of items needing additional attention in the apartment; i.e. ripped carpet, torn linoleum, window or door repair, etc.

8. Provide assistance with apartment turnovers as directed.

9. Communicate with the Maintenance Team Leader regarding any problems with maintenance or curb appeal that requires further attention.

10. Respond appropriately to emergencies, according to policies and procedures.

11. Participate in and attend all required in-service training sessions.

12. Ensure understanding and compliance with all policies and procedures

13. Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded.

14. Participate in Cardinal U training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy

• Ability to use hand and power tools

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

• Must be able to stand, walk, and complete physical labor for up to eight hours per day

• Ability to communicate and comprehend in English

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and Cardinal Core Values every day

CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING CAREER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Custodian
• Janitorial
• Janitor
• Porter Maintenance
• Grounds Maintenance
• Landscaping
• General Labor

COMPENSATION: Hourly Rate, plus Benefits eligibility

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents work both inside and outside of apartment buildings and in all areas of the property including amenities and have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and climb, stoop, or squat. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities and must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet. The employee must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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