Grounds Keeper

YES Communities•La Vergne, TN

109d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Grounds Keeper helps keep community grounds and facilities well-maintained and visually appealing, with a primary focus on adding curb appeal. The role includes maintaining community assets such as grounds, buildings, equipment, and pools; performing landscaping and seasonal upkeep; and assisting with maintenance tasks as directed. The Grounds Keeper follows OSHA standards, uses and maintains personal protective equipment, communicates with team members, vendors, and residents, and may respond to emergency calls as directed by management. Additional duties may be assigned by management and are subject to change. The position requires standing and walking for up to eight hours per day; repetitive handling of objects, tools, or controls; reaching safely overhead and in front of the body; and flexibility for climbing, balancing, and occasional crawling in confined spaces. The role also requires clear near and distance vision, regularly pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 85 pounds, handling potentially hazardous chemicals properly, and safely climbing ladders up to eight feet. A valid in-state driver’s license is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific software, including use of a work tablet or computer, is expected. OSHA certifications or completed training are a plus.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver’s license.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific software, including use of electronic devices such as a work tablet or computer.
Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours per day.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls in repetitive motions.
Ability to reach safely with arms and hands overhead and in front of the body.
Ability to climb, balance, and occasionally crawl in confined spaces.
Ability to see clearly at near and far distances and adjust focus effectively.
Ability to regularly push, pull, lift, or carry 50 pounds and occasionally up to 85 pounds.
Ability to properly handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
Ability to safely climb ladders, occasionally up to eight feet.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
OSHA certifications or completed OSHA training.

Responsibilities

Maintain community assets, including grounds, buildings, equipment, and pools.
Mow lawns and trim edges around walkways, flower beds, and other areas.
Perform landscaping, including mowing, trimming, planting flowers, maintaining tree limbs, and pruning grounds as needed.
Perform minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment.
Follow OSHA standards and maintain personal protective equipment.
Respond to emergency calls as directed by management, if applicable.
Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and residents.
Assist with maintenance tasks, including delivering notices and conducting meter reads as directed by the Community Manager.
Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.