Groundskeeper

Fortis Property Management • Smyrna, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Keeper is responsible for the physical appearance of the assigned Community. This role involves performing assigned grounds and maintenance tasks, policing the grounds daily, cleaning and maintaining common areas, and handling assigned landscaping duties. The Groundskeeper will also advise the Maintenance Supervisor on maintenance problems and solutions, ensure timely completion of all work orders, and participate in the development and implementation of an ongoing property maintenance and improvement plan. Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor is required to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities. The position also requires providing superior customer service and maintaining a professional image and attitude, while adhering to all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures, including Fair Housing and ADA policies.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some previous grounds experience
• Strong communication skills
• Professional image

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor in regards to the purchasing of supplies and equipment
• Perform assigned grounds and maintenance tasks in an organized and timely manner
• Police the grounds on a daily basis, cleaning and maintaining common areas
• Assigned landscaping duties
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions
• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Participate in the development and implementation of an ongoing property maintenance and improvement plan
• Walk the community daily noting needed repairs
• Knowledge of all utility cut offs
• Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities
• Provide superior customer service
• Other duties as delegated
• Maintain a professional image and attitude
• Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to the following: Fair Housing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to the following: ADA policies and procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees