Groundskeeper - Providence Glen

New Earth Residential•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper supports and assists all aspects of community operations under the direction of the Community Manager and Service Supervisor. The role helps maintain clean, beautiful surroundings and properly functioning equipment while contributing to resident satisfaction and property occupancy goals. Groundskeepers perform general maintenance in common areas, care for the grounds, participate in preventive maintenance and property inspections, and follow safety precautions while providing courteous, five-star service to residents. The position is full-time, typically five days per week and eight hours per day, averaging 40 hours. Workdays and hours may vary based on community needs, and the role may require weekends and after-hours emergency service. Work is performed outdoors and is subject to weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Professional knowledge of a business discipline.
Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
Ability to independently establish priorities, manage time effectively, and complete assigned objectives and projects.
Problem-solving ability, including responding to unexpected issues and handling changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Good verbal and written communication and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well with onsite staff, customers, supervisors, corporate office associates, and vendors.
Ability to effectively communicate, comprehend, speak, and read in English.
Ability to track and inventory materials and parts.
Ability to lift or exert 50 pounds of force, including when working with chemicals.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, talking, and hearing.
Ability to operate hand tools with the required visual acuity.
Polite, friendly, professional approach and strong customer service.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance duties in common areas.
Maintain the property, grounds, and common areas in clean condition.
Participate in preventive maintenance programs and ongoing maintenance and repair of the property's mechanical systems.
Contribute to resident satisfaction and property occupancy goals.
Follow all safety precautions while performing tasks.
Provide courteous and pleasant service to residents.
Assist with and report on community inspections and quality assurance reviews.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Distribute and display the monthly Urban Village Newsletter throughout the community, and engage residents about upcoming events.
Promote garden boxes and beehives where applicable, and participate in the annual Impact Day community enhancement projects.
Connect with vendors and potential partners and share relevant information with the Program Coordinator.
Educate residents about the Urban Village Program and guide interested residents through the sign-up process to become resident facilitators.