Grounds Keeper

Job Summary:

Ensures the physical aspects of the community are maintained and standards are met regarding the grounds, amenities and overall curb appeal and provides support to the service team members

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Inspects the community throughout the day to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings and ensure all common areas and amenities are neat and free of litter at all times.

2. Removes trash and remaining items from vacant apartments before starting the make-ready process, transfers trash to the dumpster or storage area as applicable, and cleans and maintains storage areas.

3. Completes assigned minor and routine service requests as requested by the Service Supervisor and/or Community Manager and assists the make-ready specialist in the turn process.

4. Change all locks in accordance with the property’s policy and ensure gates to all pool areas are working according to codes and safety standards.

5. Distribute notices and communications to residents as necessary.

6. Inform appropriate supervisors of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, team members, guests, and others.

7. Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.

8. Complies with VEST’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety-related laws and requirements, and reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.

Organizational Responsibilities:

- Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).

- Practices proper safety techniques per Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment functions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).

- Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity.

- Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes, researching and/or subscribing to the internet or other professional publications, or utilizing other appropriate methods (s) to obtain business and professional information, and applies knowledge and practices to the area(s) of responsibility. Groundskeeper.

Working Conditions:

- Incumbents work both in and outside of apartment buildings and in all areas of the property, including amenities.

Physical Demands:

- Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.

- Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).

- Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

- Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

- Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “calls” during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

- Incumbents must have valid driver’s licenses to operate a golf cart on the property.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and correct problems.

- Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving customer problems.

- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to represent company management in a support capacity, act as the first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company, and answer questions related to department operating policies.

- High School diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training.