Groundskeeper

Job Title: Porter/Grounds

Reports to: Community Manager and Service Manager

Summary: Ensuring the upkeep of the Apartment Community grounds and Community Pool, maintaining excellent curb appeal and assisting with minor maintenance tasks to support our vision of maintaining the appearance and preservation of our properties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the daily upkeep of courtyard, grounds, parking lots and other common areas. Ensure that all work related to maintenance of grounds and properties are completed on time *

• Maintain the cleanliness, safety & appearance of the Community Pool and its mechanical & filtration systems; responsible for the safe use & storage of pool chemicals and equipment. *

• Wear protective respiratory equipment when handling hazardous materials. *

• Identify & report problems related to the Community Pool immediately to the Community Manager / Service Manager; repair minor problems. *

• Adhere to the Company preventive maintenance programs & schedules as directed by the Community Manager / Service Manager. *

• Respond to issues that arise during high seasonal, weekend or holiday demands.*

• Participate in the review of daily work order priorities with the Community Manager / Service Manager at the beginning and end of each work day. *

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with minor maintenance tasks as directed by the Community Manager / Service Manager.

• Use independent judgement on a regular basis (following prescribed procedures) to determine actions to be taken, priorities, emergencies, etc. *

Qualifications:

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.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Yardi.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) qualification preffered.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Professionalism

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to deal with different personalities

• Math and accounting skills Supply own tools for all common maintenance repairs; the Community will furnish specialty tools only for unusual repairs

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Operate grounds equipment in rough and finished terrain

• Safely handle chemicals & other hazardous materials while wearing PPE

• Assemble small parts in appliances, mechanical equipment, and plumbing

• Read repair instructions

• Log or describe in writing work hours, repairs made and/or materials used

• Work in inclement weather

• Walk and/or stand for an entire workday

• Operate hand and power tools

• Work off ladders up to 20 feet off the ground. Work off stepladders up to 10 feet inside apartments

• Work under sinks and around appliances by bending down or lying on your back

• Move appliances including refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers and ranges, with assistance if applicable

• Bend over appliances or mechanical equipment for repairs

• Climb flights of stairs to access work on the second floor

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is mostly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with some exceptions depending on maintenance repair required.