Grounds Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Come join our team! Maintenance in the apartment industry is in demand and the potential for growth for employees who work hard and have the desire to learn can move up with our company.

In addition to hourly pay, Grounds Maintenance is eligible for monthly commissions!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance (company paid)
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off:
• 80 hours vacation
• 40 hours sick time
• 16 hours personal time
• 8 hours flex time
• Paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year
• Discounted rent at company-owned communities
• Training

Performs light maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Assists with repairs and improvements of vacant apartments for a market ready status. Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by the Company.

• Assists with preparing vacant apartments for new residents, this includes but not limited to painting, cleaning, trash removal etc.
• Gathers and properly disposes of litter and debris including but not limited to cigarette butts, papers, cans, leaves, etc. found on the community grounds.
• Sweeps and maintains driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and all other public areas as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
• If applicable, monitors pool and spa chemicals daily and maintains logbooks as required by the health department.
• Maintains and cleans pool and spa as needed.
• If applicable, provides snow removal to walks, drives and porches as needed.
• Maintains exterior lighting by changing light bulbs as needed.
• Maintains the ground equipment which may include repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Moves heavy objects and operates various machinery such as lawnmowers, hedge-trimmers, etc.
• Monitors and reports any insect damage and/or plant disease affecting community landscape to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Reports and maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions or repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Installs and/or removes external temporary signage and decorations.
• Maintains open communication with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times.
• Delivers various communications to residents as needed
• Provides assistance to other staff members as needed.
• Attends and participates in training seminars as requested.
• Attends and assists with resident social functions and activities.
• May be required to drive motorized vehicle on or off property for Company business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current Valid Driver's License required
• Team player with great attitude
• Pre-employment background screen is required