Groundskeeper

Fortis Property Management • Savannah, GA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the physical appearance of the assigned Community. This role involves performing assigned grounds and maintenance tasks, policing the grounds daily, cleaning and maintaining common areas, and completing landscaping duties. The Groundskeeper will also advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions, ensure work orders are completed in a timely fashion, and participate in the development and implementation of an ongoing property maintenance and improvement plan. Daily walks of the community to note needed repairs and knowledge of all utility cut-offs are also key responsibilities. The role requires daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities, and providing superior customer service. Additionally, the Groundskeeper must maintain a professional image and attitude, attend instructional training classes, and adhere to all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures, including Fair Housing and ADA policies.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some previous grounds experience
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor in regards to the purchasing of supplies and equipment
• Perform assigned grounds and maintenance tasks in an organized and timely manner
• Police the grounds on a daily basis, cleaning and maintaining common areas
• Assigned landscaping duties
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions
• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Participate in the development and implementation of an ongoing property maintenance and improvement plan
• Walk the community daily noting needed repairs
• Knowledge of all utility cut offs
• Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities
• Provide superior customer service
• Maintain a professional image and attitude
• Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to Fair Housing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to ADA policies and procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED