About This Role
Keeping the property grounds, stairways, and other public areas neat, clean, and free of debris is the primary function of this Groundskeeper position. The role may also involve performing other cleaning and basic maintenance/repair work under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Requisition supplies, parts, and equipment from storage areas and advise the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager
- Work with the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager to keep the storage and shop area neat, well-stocked, clean, and organized
- Work with property staff members to maximize renewals by performing maintenance procedures as required by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager
- Assist with the completion of basic, routine property maintenance tasks requested by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager
- Work with the maintenance team to complete turn-key operations, trash out apartment units, and empty trash into the dumpster
- Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager, regularly inspect the property and report maintenance and repair issues
- Regularly inspect grounds, stairways, and common areas, ensuring all areas are clean and free of debris
- Sweep and blow walkways and common areas, rake grounds, pick up and dispose of trash including boxes, furniture, fixtures, and furnishings
- Clean windows, doors, and signs, and vacuum and mop floors as required
- Keep the pool area clean and may be required to perform basic pool maintenance
- Perform trash removal functions including transporting trash to the dumpster and compacting trash, and keep the dumpster area clean and neat
- Work with the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager to ensure adherence to company safety standards, policies, and procedures
- Use safety equipment as required
- Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager, complete safety inspections and adhere to company key control policies
Requirements
- Successfully pass background screening and drug testing
- Experienced in the usage of normal hand tools used in construction, maintenance, and landscaping
- Have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and up-to-date auto insurance
- Be able to work any of the seven days of the week as necessary to get the job done
- Be able to work inside and outside in all types of weather
- Perform medium to heavy work requiring prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting to a maximum of 100 lbs with frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
- Possess good eye/hand coordination
- Possess color perception, the ability to differentiate colors in terms of hue, and the ability to identify a particular color or color combination from memory
