Service Associate - Groundskeeper

Allied Orion Group•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Responsible for daily pool and grounds maintenance for an apartment community. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Six (6) months stable employment in customer service or another related field. The skills needed for this position can be learned on-the-job.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.
Entry level position. On the job training is available. Must have certifications/permits required by the city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations).
High school diploma or GED is generally required.
1+ years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or general manual labor.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for 8+ hours, and work in extreme heat or cold.
Proficiency with power tools and equipment (lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, chainsaws).
Understanding of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation systems, and basic plant care.
Knowledge of safety procedures for handling chemicals and operating machinery.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, or during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Carpet/Steam cleaning machine/Wet-Dry Vacuum, preferred.
Broom/rake and Leaf/Trash blowing machine.
Pool chemical testing procedures and kits, preferred.
Previous experience with tools/equipment needed for apartment make ready duties preferred.
While not always required, certifications in landscaping or pesticide application are beneficial.

Responsibilities

Remove trash (i.e., papers, cup, cigarette/cigar butts, boxes, pet waste, etc.) from office areas and apartment community common areas daily.
Clean and maintain pool daily.
Monitor and maintain proper chemical balance of pool water.
Update pool logs and/or records.
Check gates to pool area for proper operation and ensure that they are always secured.
Clean carpets in vacant and occupied units as directed by Lead Maintenance.
Water property plants, flowers, and grass in between scheduled visits or in absence of lawn care contractor.
Report any malfunctions of irrigation system to Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.
Power washing as preventative maintenance.
Trash removal from vacant units.
Assist Housekeeper with cleaning office, grounds, common areas and vacant apartments
Cleaning vacant units, removing trash, and clearing snow/ice from walkways.