This role is a key member of the maintenance staff, working directly with the Service Manager and office staff to provide world-class service to residents. The Groundskeeper is a hands-on professional focused on ensuring everything functions correctly daily, playing a crucial part in making apartment communities a great place to live.
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the overall upkeep of the community landscape and the exterior image, including cleaning driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, or any other public areas
Maintain community flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas
Perform snow removal and pool cleaning or routine pool maintenance
Provide world-class customer service by addressing the concerns and maintenance needs of residents in a friendly and professional manner
Complete grounds work as directed by the Service Manager and/or Community Manager, which may include picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and trash chutes, blowing the parking area and sidewalks, removing debris, power washing, etc.
Thoroughly clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, bugs in lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails
Execute basic landscaping including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs
Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready
Conduct proactive preventive maintenance activities to avoid potential issues and uphold the quality of the community
Document all maintenance activities and communicate clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors, providing status updates and explanations of ongoing work
Report supply needs to the Service Manager and maintain shop organization
Collaborate effectively with maintenance team members and external contractors to ensure seamless community maintenance, foster teamwork and cooperation
Assess community safety and cleanliness standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing resident well-being
Maintain the cleanliness of the grounds, deliver notices to apartments and perform tasks like interior and exterior painting
Occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift heavier items with assistance of team members or lifting equipment
Operate various maintenance tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers and irrigation systems
Work on site and spend time outside with exposure to the elements
Work in confined spaces, heights and potentially hazardous areas
Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Be willing to work evenings or weekends (on call) in case of an emergency
Be able to take direction in English or Spanish
Be professional and courteous
Basic Microsoft Office Suite
Be able to walk, stand, climb stairs, ladders and access various areas of the property
Be required to push or pull items and reach overhead
Be required to bend, stoop or kneel
Require dexterity of hands and fingers and ability to grasp tools
Be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
Be able to hear to detect sounds indicating potential issues, such as machinery noises or alarms
Occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift heavier items with assistance of team members or lifting equipment
Be able to operate various maintenance tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers and irrigation systems
Be able to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks
This role is based on site and requires that the employee spend time outside with exposure to the elements
May require working in confined spaces, heights and potentially hazardous areas
Nice to have:
High school diploma or GED
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Wealth Program
401K Plan
Generous PTO
Growth Opportunities
About the Company
Emerge Living is a multi-family Property Management firm that operates A, B, C and new development apartment communities in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. They strive to deliver exceptional value to their partners, properties, and residents.
