Groundskeeper/Housekeeper

Full-Time Grounds/Housekeeper

Are you ready to work for a company that cares about doing the right thing the right way? Do you want to be part of an organization that provides growth opportunities? Do you wish your company valued your opinion? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we need to talk.

We are a company dedicated to a set of core values which provide the foundation for building a company we are proud of while purposely creating value for our residents, team members and clients.

Dietz Property Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grounds Keeper to join the team for one of our premier apartment portfolios in the Westerville, OH area.

We offer a competitive base wage, commissions, and an excellent benefits package including: Health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Paid Sick Leave (PSL), 12 paid Holidays per year, Paid Bereavement, Paid Jury Duty, Life and more

OVERVIEW:

As a Grounds/Housekeeper for DPG, your responsibility is to maintain the grounds and community cleanliness for residents. The Grounds/Housekeeper keeps grounds, landscaping, patios / decks and building common areas / amenities maintained in a safe and appealing manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Mow, weed, whip, and edge lawns weekly, if applicable. Clear all walks, patios, porches and drives of any lawn clippings, mulch, dirt, etc.
• Maintain all lawn and bed areas of the property including panting, weeding, watering, mulch, grass seed, tree trimming and shrub pruning
• Clear snow, ice and apply salt to the designated areas of the property as directed
• Monitor grounds and pick up any debris found to ensure that the property curb appeal is maintained as directed
• Maintain all playground and recreational equipment to ensure that it complies with all safety standards
• Dusting, vacuuming, mopping of apartment units and building common areas
• Cleaning and sanitizing of bathrooms and kitchens
• Communicate any inventory needs to ensure that there are adequate supplies to perform grounds/housekeeping tasks
• Be aware of the annual operating budget and the year-to-date status of accounts that pertain to housekeeping
• Provide quality, professional service to the residents
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: The successful candidate for this position will have at minimum, the following skills, experience, and characteristics:

• Communication skills to work effectively with other team members and provide exceptional service to residents
• Ability to contribute to landscaping design ideas, assess ground/landscaping needs, be self-motivated, and possess problem solving abilities

REQUIREMENTS:

• A commitment to the Company's Core Values
• General knowledge relative to cleaning chemicals, and cleaning equipment operation
• Basic knowledge of pools, sprinkler systems, lawn care equipment etc.
• Small engine knowledge
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions and be self-motivated
• Valid driver's license

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day indoors and outdoors
• This position also requires the ability to operate lawn care equipment, snow-blower, plow, salt, spreader, chipper, edger, shrub trimmer, weed whip, leaf blower, tractor, sprayers, fertilizer spreader, misc. hand tools, etc.
• Frequent travel by car or golf cart on from building to building

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time Grounds/Housekeeper position.

READY TO JOIN OUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM?

Interested? Please apply today Dietz Property Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer