Groundskeeper - Arbors at Water's Edge

New Earth Residential•Columbus, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At New Earth Residential, we believe in the power of community. Our Groundskeepers are described as polite, friendly, professional, and exceptional. If this describes you, join our unbeatable maintenance team and become one of our Community Superheroes! While working in a positive, exciting environment, you will strive to provide clean, beautiful surroundings and efficiently working, problem-free equipment for our tenants. Our Groundskeepers make our community beautiful every day! The Groundskeeper position supports and assists all aspects of community operations, reporting to and acting under the direction of the Service Supervisor & Community Manager. Additionally, this role is involved in the Urban Village Program, a social impact program designed to help residents connect, engage, and socialize. This involves distributing newsletters, engaging residents about events, promoting sustainable practices like garden boxes and beehives, participating in community enhancement projects, connecting with vendors, and educating residents about the program to inspire involvement as resident facilitators.

Requirements

Ability to follow detailed oral/written instructions.
Leader who consistently delivers SUPERIOR Customer service.
Independent operator with the ability to independently establish priorities, manage time effectively, and fulfill assigned objectives and projects.
Problem solver with the ability to respond to and resolve unexpected issues and handle priority changes in a fast-moving, fluid environment.
Team player with good verbal and written communication skills, strong organization skills, and ability to work well with onsite staff, customers, supervisors, corporate office associates and vendors.
Must be able to effectively communicate, comprehend, speak, and read in English.
Ability to track and inventory material and parts.
Ability to lift/exert 50 lbs. of force, with chemicals.
I acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions listed above for the Groundskeeper position without any accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance by performing general maintenance duties in common areas.
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance of the property, including resident satisfaction and contribution to property occupancy goals.
Participates in preventive maintenance programs and ongoing maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems of the property, to preserve and maintain the asset.
Keeping the grounds and common areas clean at all times.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing tasks.
Be courteous and pleasant to residents ensuring 5-star service.
Assist and report on inspections and quality assurance review results.
Work closely with your Program Coordinator to spread the word by distributing and displaying our latest monthly Urban Village Newsletter throughout the community.
Engage with residents, fueling excitement about upcoming events and fostering a strong sense of community participation.
Champion the use of garden boxes and beehives within your community (if applicable), promoting a greener, more sustainable environment.
Join us at our annual Impact Day, where we tackle community enhancement projects together.
Forge connections with vendors and potential partners, establishing communication channels to support our community's needs.
Keep your Program Coordinator in the loop by sharing relevant information and contact details for potential collaborations.
Educate residents about the program and inspire their involvement as resident facilitators, empowering them to take on leadership roles.
Guide interested residents through the sign-up process, nurturing the next generation of community leaders.