Groundskeeper, Part-Time | Westwind Apartments

Job Description

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and common areas of an apartment or townhome property. Follows the company’s standards to ensure resident satisfaction.

Responsible for maintaining the overall condition and cleanliness of the community exterior grounds and any other assigned work areas

• Completion of daily tasks such as general exterior cleaning, pool chemical inspections, trash removal, and package or notice delivery
• Maintain property appearance, upkeep/curb appeal to ensure competitiveness within the industry, attract future residents, and provide a welcoming environment to current residents
• Assist in light maintenance tasks as assigned including flower, turf, filling potholes, shrub and tree maintenance (i.e. – watering, irrigation, pruning, weeding, planting, etc.), shoveling and assisting with tasks as assigned by the Community Manager
• Responsible for the proper use and safeguarding of all maintenance equipment and supplies, and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste
• Monitor stock levels on all necessary grounds inventory and place orders through Community Manager
• Maintain accountability for all necessary inventory, supplies, tools, and equipment
• Anticipate and respond to residents in a friendly, positive and timely manner
• Work as a team player in meeting residents’ needs, and actively contribute to the efforts of other areas when necessary
• May be required to attend residential community activities after normal business hours, as requested by the Community Manager
• Mitigate risk by conducting routine inspections of community grounds to maintain standards per CSM, local, state and federal regulations including AWAIR program
• Operate all equipment following safe and proper procedures
• Follow all company procedures for resident/associate incidents
• Knowledgeable of property emergency procedures
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Assist with turn, parking, sidewalk, roadways, etc.
• Must be available to assist in any natural/catastrophic disaster

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Prior grounds experience is preferred
• Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment
• Current and valid driver’s license with safe driving record required
• Maintains predictable and reliable attendance
  
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty/responsibility and meet all criteria under physical demands, with or without accommodation.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Management retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

CSM Corporation is an equal opportunity employer who provides employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other area prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.