Groundskeeper

PeakMade Real Estate • Newark, DE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is a pinnacle onsite role responsible for maintaining the community grounds and common areas to ensure excellent curb appeal for our residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous grounds, janitorial and/or maintenance experience preferred
• Position requires employee to be able to use general cleaning equipment and tools included but not limited to hand tools, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers and hoses
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• The person in this position will need to be able to travel around town, market on campus and stand for long periods of time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer)
• The person in this position frequency communicates with students who have inquiries about their rent or leasing agreement. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship by adhering to the Peak standards
• Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
• Inspect exterior grounds and buildings, including breezeways daily
• Pick up trash on grounds
• Run trash compactor daily, including weekends as scheduled
• Clean mailbox area daily
• Water flowers, plants and shrubs as needed
• Perform swimming pool maintenance/cleaning as needed
• Maintain accurate swimming pool chemical records, according to state and local requirements
• Pick up trash, straighten and wipe down furniture in pool area
• Assist in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of office, clubhouse and amenity areas
• Responsible for maximizing curb appeal
• Check and replace light bulbs as needed
• Maintain painting of curbs and speed bumps
• Sweep, blow and or pressure wash breeze ways, parking lots and common areas
• Keep storm drains free of debris
• Deliver and/or post correspondence, newsletters and flyers
• Assist in the performance of turn events
• Trash out vacant units
• Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely, professional fashion
• Perform additional duties as directed
• Adhere to company dress code

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave + one year of diapers, on us
• 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional "Wellbeing Days"
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and reward programs through Peak's LiveWell program
• Employee Resource Groups
• 10 Year Peakiversary Trip

What This Job Offers

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