Service Associate - Groundskeeper

ORION REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Associate - Groundskeeper is responsible for daily pool and grounds maintenance for an apartment community. The position reports to the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor and does not supervise others. This is an entry-level role with on-the-job training available. Required city or state certifications and permits for assigned responsibilities, such as pool operations, must be held.

Requirements

Six months of stable employment in customer service or another related field.
Must have certifications or permits required by the city or state to perform job responsibilities, such as pool operations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience using carpet or steam-cleaning machines and wet-dry vacuums.
Familiarity with brooms, rakes, and leaf or trash blowing machines.
Knowledge of pool chemical testing procedures and kits.
Previous experience with tools and equipment needed for apartment make-ready duties.

Responsibilities

Remove trash, including papers, cups, cigarette or cigar butts, boxes, and pet waste, from office areas and apartment community common areas daily.
Clean and maintain the pool daily.
Monitor and maintain the proper chemical balance of pool water.
Update pool logs and/or records.
Check pool-area gates for proper operation and ensure they remain secured.
Clean carpets in vacant and occupied units as directed by Lead Maintenance.
Water property plants, flowers, and grass between scheduled visits or when the lawn care contractor is absent.
Report irrigation-system malfunctions to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.
Perform power washing as preventative maintenance.
Remove trash from vacant units.
Assist the Housekeeper with cleaning the office, grounds, common areas, and vacant apartments.