Groundskeeper - Bluffs at Cherry Hills

Dominium•Omaha, NE

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing, operating in approximately 20 states with over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, Dominium has delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States, guided by values of Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset, and Execution. The company's purpose is to provide quality, affordable housing that builds enduring value for residents, employees, communities, and financial partners, believing housing provides dignity and has a positive, lasting impact. The Groundskeeper at Bluffs at Cherry Hills, a 196-unit apartment community in Omaha, NE, is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the property. This includes daily trash removal from all exterior areas, cleaning around dumpsters, landscaping tasks such as raking, mulching, weeding, and watering, and snow/ice removal according to policy. The role also involves maintaining common areas by emptying trash, cleaning fixtures, carpets, and laundry rooms, and replenishing supplies. The Groundskeeper will use a digital device for managing work orders, inspections, and documentation, ensure a safe work environment, report hazards, and comply with Fair Housing laws, while maintaining professional conduct, attending meetings, and assisting staff as needed.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English orally and understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
May require a valid driver’s license, ability to drive a motor vehicle, mini-truck, under-speed vehicles (USV) and utility vehicles (UTV) and auto insurance depending on the property.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the property.
Walk the property daily to remove trash from grounds (front and rear of buildings), breezeways, parking lots, playground, drain basin edges, and behind fence lines.
Clean around all dumpsters.
Rake/mulch around trees and landscaped areas.
Weed around trees and flowerbeds.
Water grounds as needed.
Perform snow removal: shovel steps, sidewalks, and walkways, apply ice melt when slippery.
Remain on duty until all snow is cleared per policy and report snow/ice removal activities to the Community Manager.
Empty all trash containers daily in common areas.
Clean/polish lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim in common areas.
Clean rugs, carpets, furniture, draperies/blinds in common areas.
Replenish bathroom supplies in office and common areas.
Clean laundry rooms daily (if applicable): empty trashcans, wipe down machines, sweep floors daily; mop floors twice weekly.
Deliver community fliers as directed.
Use digital maintenance device to review, update, and manage work orders daily.
Document all tasks as work orders.
Complete monthly inspections and turn maintenance digitally while maintaining proper care of the device.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Report safety concerns immediately.
Adhere to all Fair Housing laws and regulations.
Alert management to any non-compliance issues regarding property or residents.
Ensure timely and regular attendance, including staff meetings.
Maintain professional attitude and appearance in interactions with residents, vendors, and co-workers.
Take pride in the property; pick up trash whenever seen.
Assist staff with other tasks and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.