Eastside Groundskeeper Manhattan

MCCULLOUGH DEVELOPMENT INC • Manhattan, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall appearance and cleanliness of the properties, under the direction of the Management staff. The Eastside Groundskeeper will assist with turnovers and work orders as directed and will be working outside for most of their time. This role reports to the Property Manager and/or Management.

Requirements

• Completion of high school/GED
• One year of groundskeeper experience preferred.
• Understanding of methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Ability to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques, occupational hazards and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of MDI emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to perform work independently and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to clean up area after work is completed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employees.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including residents, visitors, contractors, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written directions, instructions, regulations, or procedures.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• One year of groundskeeper experience

Responsibilities

• Perform basic grounds and landscaping maintenance using power driven tools and equipment.
• Remove trash/debris from exterior common areas and parking lots.
• Sweep sidewalks and curbs.
• Empty pet waste stations, receptacles, cigarette posts where applicable.
• Sweep/blow leaves out of walkways, from behind A/C condensers, etc.
• Remove snow by using snowblower and shoveling.
• Ice melt as needed.
• Plant, water and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, and flowers.
• Trim and prune bushes and trees.
• Freshen mulch/rocks in beds.
• Over-seed grass areas.
• Spray/Pull weeds in landscape beds and parking lots.
• Fertilize lawns, trees, and flowers.
• Assist with certain preventive maintenance needs, like gutter cleaning, condenser washing, parking lot striping.
• Abide safety standards that comply with all company, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties.
• Report to site office and be available to work daily scheduled hours.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and employees.
• Accurately complete daily payroll timesheets and work orders and submit to Property Manager.
• Maintain accurate mileage reimbursement logs, as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the Property Manager and/or Management to assist in the success of the properties.

Benefits

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement for means of communication to property staff and other employees during business hours, per current cell phone policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed