Groundskeeper - Uptown Portfolio

Job Description

Description:

The Groundskeeper reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings of multi-family residential apartments.

The core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings

Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing trash and debris, vacuuming, mopping, pressure washing breezeways and common areas, and performing general cleaning as needed

Remove trash from office areas and the apartment community perimeter daily

Assist with market-ready units by removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) before make-ready

Support the Maintenance Supervisor/Community Director by performing assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner

Assist in cleaning available apartments and/or models

Aid the maintenance team with snow, ice and leaf removal

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, carpentry, and electrical issues

Comply with company standards and applicable laws, including Fair Housing, OSHA, Landlord Tenant regulations, local building codes, and EEOC guidelines

Attend and participate in company safety meetings and required training sessions

Report accidents and incidents promptly

Report known safety hazards, equipment issues, and customer concerns to the supervisor

Respond quickly to emergency situations during work hours and on-call coverage

Follow established inventory processes for supplies and materials, track inventory used, return unused inventory, and notify the supervisor about re-ordering needs

Support cost-saving initiatives by repairing rather than replacing parts when possible and avoiding waste of materials and supplies

Maintain high levels of customer service for prospects, residents, vendors, and associates

Maintain and properly store community supplies and equipment

Provide proper service of equipment on predetermined schedule

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak and communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

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

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and internet software is preferred

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge and ability to demonstrate basic plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and irrigation systems

Ability to provide a personal vehicle for travel to and from properties and to transport various tools, such as ladders

Organizational skills and attention to detail

High performance standards

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask and work efficiently

Proven record of working independently and with supervision

Effective team player with a positive attitude

Ability to work weekends as necessary and respond to emergencies

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.

Regularly required to use hands and talk or hear

Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Occasionally required to sit

Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions

Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock

Note: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bilingual skills are a plus

Certificates and Licenses

Valid driver's license

Valid automobile insurance

What BODE Offers

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision

401k

6 paid Holidays per year

Job Type

Full-time

Compensation

$22.00 - $25.00 - Hourly, depending on experience

Full-time