Groundskeeper, Part-Time | Westwind Apartments

CSM Corporation•Saint Louis Park, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and common areas of an apartment or townhome property. Follows the company’s standards to ensure resident satisfaction. Responsible for maintaining the overall condition and cleanliness of the community exterior grounds and any other assigned work areas.

Requirements

Current and valid driver’s license with safe driving record required
Maintains predictable and reliable attendance
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Prior grounds experience is preferred
Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Completion of daily tasks such as general exterior cleaning, pool chemical inspections, trash removal, and package or notice delivery
Maintain property appearance, upkeep/curb appeal to ensure competitiveness within the industry, attract future residents, and provide a welcoming environment to current residents
Assist in light maintenance tasks as assigned including flower, turf, filling potholes, shrub and tree maintenance (i.e. – watering, irrigation, pruning, weeding, planting, etc.), shoveling and assisting with tasks as assigned by the Community Manager
Responsible for the proper use and safeguarding of all maintenance equipment and supplies, and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste
Monitor stock levels on all necessary grounds inventory and place orders through Community Manager
Maintain accountability for all necessary inventory, supplies, tools, and equipment
Anticipate and respond to residents in a friendly, positive and timely manner
Work as a team player in meeting residents’ needs, and actively contribute to the efforts of other areas when necessary
May be required to attend residential community activities after normal business hours, as requested by the Community Manager
Mitigate risk by conducting routine inspections of community grounds to maintain standards per CSM, local, state and federal regulations including AWAIR program
Operate all equipment following safe and proper procedures
Follow all company procedures for resident/associate incidents
Knowledgeable of property emergency procedures
Ensure a clean and safe work environment
Assist with turn, parking, sidewalk, roadways, etc.
Must be available to assist in any natural/catastrophic disaster