Groundskeeper - UIC Academic & Residential Complex
About The Position
The Groundskeeper maintains buildings and grounds, including common areas and amenities, to enhance and maintain the property’s curb appeal at an ACC student housing community. The role supports the cleanliness and upkeep of both interior and exterior areas of the property. Training is provided, and opportunities are available to gain certifications and grow in a career, including by supporting nearby properties or through on-the-job training. The ideal candidate is reliable and detail-oriented, with experience in or willingness to learn general labor and apartment maintenance. Candidates should be able to follow multi-step instructions, work safely, and help maintain a well-presented environment. Prior facilities maintenance experience is helpful but not required. The position requires the ability to drive a golf cart and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and MSDS rules for handling and using chemicals, and carry out written or verbal multi-step instructions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Certain activities may be photographed or recorded for quality control or training, and compliance with the Photo, Video and Voice Recording Policy is a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Ability to drive a golf cart.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Knowledge of general labor, housekeeping, and cleaning tasks.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, including understanding and following MSDS rules for handling and use of chemicals.
- Ability to understand and carry out written or verbal multi-step instructions.
- Reliability, attention to detail, ability to work safely, and willingness to learn general labor and property maintenance.
- Prior facilities maintenance experience is helpful but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior facilities maintenance experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean the interior and exterior of the property to standard.
- Maintain property grounds, including collecting trash.
- Vacuum, mop, and/or shampoo floors in resident rooms and common areas, and stock bathrooms.
- Assist the service team with work orders, moving furniture, and unloading and storing supplies.
- Support apartment make-ready duties, including trash outs, cleaning, and painting.
- Assist in the property turnover process.
- Support the service team with pool maintenance, if applicable, and pressure washing.
- Safely operate facility equipment in accordance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Maintain clean and orderly shops, storage areas, and back-of-house environments, keeping tools and supplies organized.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions.
- Pick up trash and contribute to maintaining the community.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Sick leave
- Paid time off
- Paid pregnancy and childbirth leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Health insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) with employer matching
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Preferred membership pricing at local and national companies
- CoreGiving volunteer days
- Referral program
- Charity matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
