Groundskeeper

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Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper is a member of the Maintenance staff working directly with the Maintenance Supervisor and the office staff to provide world class service to our residents. The Groundskeeper is a "hands on" professional whose goal is to make sure everything is working right everyday. The Groundskeeper displays effective communication and organizational skills. Must be able to receive and follow detailed instructions. Must be knowledgeable and comply with all Fair Housing and ADA laws and regulations.

The role of Groundskeeper requires a strong sense of urgency and a commitment to excellence for the care of the fine details. This role is vital to the company's success and is responsible for the overall upkeep of the interior and exterior of the apartment community and its amenities.

Depending on the size and age of the community, the position consists of a variety of duties. A passion for the fields of maintenance and customer service are key roles in this position.

SUPERVISES: None

SUPERVISED BY: Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Apartment/Community Maintenance

1. Removes trash and debris from apartments after move out.

2. Keeps the main entrance, office area, and all grounds free of debris, trash, and cigarette butts.

3. Blows, sweeps or billy goats all parking areas.
4. Completes all assigned maintenance tasks.
5. Straightens, cleans and repairs pool furniture and entire pool area.
6. Compacts trash three times a day, or as needed. Cleans and pressure washed around all garbage disposal areas and clubhouse.
7. Blows off tennis courts, rakes volleyball area, and pressure cleans as needed.
8. Performs various maintenance duties including exterior touch up paint, stucco, wood repair, A/C coil/filters, smoke detectors, flush water heaters, irrigation checks, electrical checks, and roof repairs, as directed.
9. Pressure cleans buildings, patios, car stops, pool decks, etc.
10. Performs grounds maintenance including picking up trash and cigarette butts, disposes of pet waste, removing broken limbs and yard debris, cleaning hallways, pressure washing, washing down sidewalks, doors, and dumpster areas as needed.
11. Keeps property trash cans empty.

Preventative Maintenance

1. Monitor exterior of buildings for issues with roof, siding, shutters, etc.
2. Maintain company provided equipment such as pressure washer, lawn equipment, tools and other supplies, golf cart.

Pool Maintenance (maintain accuracy, even if not primary job responsibility)

1. Test pool water and record findings at least daily (frequency dependent on season)
2. Clean skimmer baskets
3. Vacuum pool
4. Clean out baskets in pump room
5. Refill chlorinator as needed (CPO certified only)
6. Take pool water samples for testing as scheduled
7. Add chemicals as needed (CPO certified only)
8. Check filtration system is working adequately
9. Clean pool tiles and other surfaces as needed

Supplies and Safety Procedures

Maintain cleanliness in shop area as well as any other common maintenance work spaces.

1. Maintain adequate supplies by ensuring accurate inventory.

2. Maintain chemicals and/or hazardous materials in the proper manner

3. Practice workplace safety

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person