Groundskeeper - The Watts at Hampton Cove

RangeWater • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the exterior appearance, grounds, amenities, and overall curb appeal of the apartment community. The role also completes minor repairs at the direction of the Service Manager and supports resident service and property safety. Work is scheduled for 40 hours during a regular work week and often begins up to two hours before the leasing office opens. The position works both inside and outside apartment buildings and throughout the property, including amenities, with frequent exposure to outdoor conditions that may be unpleasant or hazardous. Weekend work is required when scheduled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Rudimentary knowledge of and ability to access company software and perform standard repetitive tasks.
• Ability to perform essential job functions unaccompanied.
• Availability to work weekends when scheduled.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and peacefully with coworkers and residents.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat.

Nice To Haves

• Property management and customer service background sufficient to manage the day-to-day grounds operation of an apartment community.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the community throughout the day and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings.
• Keep common areas, office space, and amenities neat and free of litter, indoors and outdoors.
• Remove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments before the make-ready process; transfer trash to the applicable dumpster or storage area and clean and maintain those areas.
• Complete assigned service requests and minor repairs as directed by the Service Manager.
• Distribute notices and communications to residents as necessary.
• Notify a supervisor of observed hazards or potentially dangerous situations involving residents, team members, guests, or others.
• Treat residents and others respectfully, answer resident questions, and respond sensitively to complaints about maintenance services through face-to-face engagement.
• Attend and participate in routine property safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety-related training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two or more weeks of paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) enrollment opportunity.
• Employer-paid basic life and short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents after six months.
• Potential opportunity for rent savings, depending on the property and ownership.
• Cell phone allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED