Groundskeeper

The Gant

Aspen, Colorado

POSITION SUMMARY

To maintain the property in a state of repair and efficient operating condition and perform preventive maintenance programs. This position is responsible for pools and spas, water softening system, fire and safety equipment, conference center, roofs, elevators, tennis courts and other areas designated by management.

GENERAL BENEFITS: M/D/V, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, PTO, Wellness Bonus/Ski Pass; See Benefit Summary for full list. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, or other requirements and conditions.

Daily and on‑going preventive maintenance and cleaning of the following:

• Pools and spas.
• Water softeners.
• Trash: Trash receptacles, dumpsters, pick‑up schedules.
• Fire safety systems: alarms, extinguishers, sprinkler system and smoke detectors.
• Grounds: lawn and flower beds; irrigation and sprinkler system.
• General grounds, parking lots and walkways.
• Winter snow removal: parking lots, walkways, stairwells, and patio's (pools/ conference center, etc…)
• Salt storage shed.
• Grounds shed.
• Barbecue grills.

Understanding of the following areas to assist Maintenance Supervisor when required:

• Heat and hot water systems.
• Electrical rooms.
• Elevators.
• Exterior lights and light fixtures.
• Exterior siding and trim.
• Parking lots.
• Roofs & heat tapes.
• Sewer lines and systems

Safety:

• Adherence to safe lifting procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all fire and emergency procedures and Gant safety standards.
• Continually monitor all work areas for safety and sanitation.
• Correct any dangerous situation that may present itself. Initiate action and follow through until situation is rectified.
• Observation of any unusual activity, and report thereon to the Maintenance Supervisor, General Manager or Front Desk.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with power equipment such as snow blowers and powered hand tools such as drills and leaf blowers. Basic knowledge of pools, spas, boilers, motors, irrigation and carpentry are necessary.
• Honest, dependable, and able to initiate and work well on own.
• Cooperative, able to enjoy and get along well with other people.
• Availability and willingness to work additional hours when necessary to guarantee quality work and a safe property and facilities.
• Ability to respond to multiple demands in fast paced environment with a positive attitude.
• CPO licensed, or willing to study for and take exam.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Involves working primarily outside, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Heavy lifting associated with lifting and moving large bags of fertilizer, salt, sand, etc., snow shoveling, digging, irrigation work, and general grounds keeping etc. Also required may be moving appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, or furniture such as hide-a-beds and mattresses.
• Property includes 140 condominium units accessible by floor via elevator. Some units on each floor accessible only by small flight of stairs.
• Maintenance workshop accessible by stairs and equipped with all necessary equipment to perform services for units and grounds as well as an inventory of supplies for in-unit repairs. These items include but are not limited to TV's, toilets, paint, work bench, tapes, dies, thermostats, electric switches, plumbing stock, tile, screens, lights, etc.
• Storage areas containing pool and spa chemicals, snow blowers, and chemicals such as snow melt, fertilizer, etc.
• Manual dexterity as required for repairing gardening equipment, planting, cleaning and maintenance of pools and spas, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend over and kneel as required to check repair a sprinkler, crawl under stairwells to reach propane tanks, stretch, push a wheel barrow and pull a starter rope, lift and carry 50-75 pounds at a time, repetitively on a daily basis.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Manual and electric power tools.
• Telephone system, computers, printers, calculators, paging system.
• Heat and domestic boilers.
• Irrigation systems.
• Ventilation equipment.
• Tennis and recreation equipment.
• Pool and spa equipment and chemicals.

This Job Description in no way states that these are the only duties of an employee in this position. The employee is required to comply with all instructions and other related duties requested by his or her manager. The 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. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the contents of this job description as outlined above and that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodation. Further, I understand that failure to perform these duties as assigned may be grounds for dismissal.