Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperUnder the supervision of the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor, the Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining all common areas and the grounds of the community in clean condition at all times. The Groundskeeper may also perform any minor landscaping duties that the landscaping contractor does not include in their responsibilities. This position may be required to rotate on-call shifts to provide 24/7 emergency maintenance response.Reports To Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor (varies based on property size)Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProviding excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractorsCleaning all amenity areas including the clubhouse, pool, sports courts and restroomsClearing and removing debris from community grounds, breezeways and amenity areasCompleting and assisting with minor work orders as directed by the Community Manager and/or Maintenance SupervisorDelivering resident correspondence and packages to units as requestedRequirementsMinimum Qualifications- High school graduate or GED certificate and experience in apartment maintenance preferred.- Proficient writing, speaking, and communicating in English.- Ability to work weekends or overtime as job requires.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities RequiredHigh degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape combined with a willingness and desire to learnAble to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructedAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memosAbility to write simple correspondenceAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizationAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distanceAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.Professional and energetic demeanor resulting from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experienceGood customer service skillsGood communication and listening skillsAble to be an effective team player and interact well with othersOrganized and detail-orientedPatient, even-tempered and works well under pressureEffective time management skillsAble to maintain confidentialityAble to follow directions from a supervisorAble to understand and follow posted work rules and proceduresAble to accept constructive criticismWilling to work in all types of weather conditionsWorking ConditionsWork is performed in an indoor and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to dust, grease, noise, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Possible to work long hours and odd schedules (weekends) in order to fulfill job duties.