Groundskeeper - The Scottie
About The Position
The Groundskeeper maintains the appearance of the community’s exterior physical features, grounds, amenities, and overall curb appeal. The role also completes minor repairs at the direction of the Service Manager and performs assigned service requests. The schedule is 40 hours in a regular work week and may begin up to two hours before the leasing office opens. Work hours and the work environment may vary by state and location. The employee works inside and outside apartment buildings and throughout the property, including amenities, with frequent exposure to outdoor elements 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 the essential job functions unaccompanied.
- Availability to work weekends when scheduled.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and work 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, both inside and outside.
- Remove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments before the make-ready process, transfer trash to the dumpster or storage area as applicable, and clean and maintain dumpster and storage areas.
- Complete assigned service requests and minor repairs as directed by the Service Manager.
- Distribute notices and communications to residents as necessary.
- Inform the supervisor of observed hazards or potentially dangerous situations affecting residents, team members, guests, or others.
- Treat residents and others respectfully, answer resident questions, and respond sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, including through face-to-face engagement.
- Comply with safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in routine property safety meetings, completing required OSHA and other safety-related training, and promptly and accurately reporting accidents and incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Run routine local business-related errands, including attending meetings and training, when required.
Benefits
- Two or more weeks of paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) enrollment opportunity.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability.
- Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents after six months.
- Potential opportunity for rent savings, depending on property and ownership.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Other benefits may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
