Groundskeeper - Laurel Ridge and Laurel Ridge II

FREEMAN WEBB COMPANY REALTORS, LLC•Bowling Green, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain all outdoor areas in a safe, attractive condition. This role involves maintaining exterior plant material, removing litter and debris, performing trash-out duties at vacated apartments, and ensuring the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the property's grounds and common areas. The Groundskeeper will also be responsible for basic exterior maintenance tasks such as checking and replacing exterior lighting, cleaning pool areas, and performing routine maintenance on property elements like windows and screens. Additionally, the role includes snow removal and ice management during winter months, and assisting with make-ready duties and resident communications as needed. A strong emphasis is placed on safety precautions and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness to learn.
Good communication abilities.
No formal training required, just a willingness to work and learn.
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools (various wrenches, grips, sledge hammer, hammer, snips, post hole diggers, saws, etc.).
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of user-moved aids (wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders).
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to be on feet.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to bend/stoop/squat/kneel.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to climb stairs.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to push or pull.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to reach above shoulders.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to climb ladders.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to grasp/grip/turn.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) for finger dexterity.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) for lifting/carrying between 25-75 lbs.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) for lifting/carrying between 1-25 lbs.
Occasional need (1% to 33% of time) for lifting/carrying between 75-150 lbs.
Rare need (less than 1% of time) for lifting/carrying over 150 lbs.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to observe areas needing attention/correction.
Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to read cautionary labels and respond to written instructions.
Frequent need (33% to 66% of time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach.
Frequent need (33% to 66% of time) to receive instructions from management.
Frequent need (33% to 66% of time) to ask questions or order supplies.
Valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one to four step instructions.
Deal with standardized situations with occasional or no deviations from standard procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain all exterior plant material including grass, trees, shrubs, plantings, and flowers.
Remove weeds from shrubbery beds and dead plant material.
Physically walk the property frequently to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds, with particular attention to pool areas, laundry rooms, mail rooms, dumpster areas, recreation areas, grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office, and walkways.
Perform 'trash-out' duties at vacated apartments daily, removing abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes, and transferring them to the dumpster or storage area.
Notify management of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
Be aware of chemical or fertilizing postings and signs.
Transfer trash and other items left outside of the dumpster into the dumpster, and pick-up and sweep the area.
Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
Detail the property on a regular basis, including raking shrubs, shoveling mud when necessary, and using a blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clear of loose grass and brush.
Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
Clean and maintain the pool as directed.
Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
Perform routine maintenance on the property as requested.
Clean and sweep dumpster areas and all outdoor recreational areas.
Shovel snow, plow, and salt or use ice melt as needed.
Clean laundry room areas, if applicable.
Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
Wear a support belt at all times during working hours and use safety equipment (goggles, masks, gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways, and garages as needed.
Assist with 'make-ready' duties when requested.
Distribute resident communications, such as upcoming events, pest control notices, and newsletters.
Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
Be aware of company goals relative to resident satisfaction and retention and contribute to meeting them.
Know and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as all policies and procedures.