Groundskeeper- Columbia Colony

Job Description

Job Description

Peak Living is currently seeking a qualified Groundskeeper to join our team!

At Peak Living, our employees love where they work! We are a fast-growing property management company with communities across the United States. We believe successful growth is best achieved by developing high quality teams and empowering them in their roles.

Overview

Under the direction of the Service Manager, the Groundskeeper maintains all outdoor areas in a safe, attractive condition. Typical range of hours is based on the community needs and may require weekends and after-hour emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments.
• Notify manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
• Be aware of chemical or fertilizing postings and signs.
• Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick up and sweep area. Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Detail property on regular basis. Use blower or sweeper to keep sidewalks, parking lots, and walking areas clear of leaves, grass, and debris.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Clean and maintain pool and/or spa as directed.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Perform routine maintenance on the property as requested.
• Shovel snow, plow and salt or use ice melt, as needed.
• Clean laundry room areas if housekeeping is gone for the day.
• Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.
• Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways and stairwells as needed.
• Distribute resident communications, i.e., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.
• Be aware of Peak Living goals relative to resident satisfaction and resident retention and ensure that you do your part towards meeting them.
• An associate in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following: various wrenches, grips, sledgehammer, hammer, snips, posthole diggers, saws, etc. as well as wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance.
• Able to work independently and have a willingness to learn.
• Must have good communication abilities.
• No formal training required, just a willingness to work/learn.
• Must have the ability to communicate in English.

Why Join Peak Living

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401k matching
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Appreciation Events