Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

The purpose of the Groundskeeper is to maintain clean grounds and pools for an overall good impression of the outside of the property.

Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

1. Pick up trash from grounds every day.

2. Water grounds and flower beds.

3. Empty pool area trash cans.

4. Sweep office front area and parking areas.

5. Sweep and clean breezeways.

6. Sweep pool areas and arrange pool furniture.

7. Performs other duties as assigned by Property Manager.

8. Clean pool(s).

9. Maintain correct chemical levels.

10. Inventory pool and ground supplies, inform supervisor when running low.

11. Inform Property Manger or Maintenance Supervisor of mechanical or structural problems with pool or spas.

12. Distribute door to door newsletters and resident notices.

13. Paint inside of apartments.

14. Occasionally perform light exterior painting.

15. Be alert to physical problems seen in the course of work and notify supervisor.

16. Offer suggestions of preventative maintenance and more efficient operations.

17. Perform any necessary maintenance in office, club-room, models, etc.

18. Wear company ID at all times

19. Display a friendly and courteous attitude towards residents and co-workers.

20. Never confront supervisor or co-worker in front of residents

21. Comply with company dress codes at all times.

Knowledge and Physical Demands :

· General pool cleaning and some pool maintenance.

· Ability to lift large and/or heavy objects.

· Safety conscious.

· Steady and dependable.

· Ability to help others lift/move heavy and large objects.

· Ability to bend, stoop, and lift excessively.

In addition to the above, you may be required to lift and transport other items pertaining to groundskeeper’s duties (weighing up to 100 pounds) for the smooth operation of the property.

Customer Service Responsibilities :

· Communicate clearly to the residents, both verbally and in writing.

· Read and / or listen to resident requests / concerns.

· Receive resident concerns in a calm and open manner.

Qualifications:

· Must be proficient in heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, appliance repair, and in many other areas of repair, which are performed on a daily basis.

· Must have a sense of pride about a job well done, be courteous and tactful, and have a commitment to quality work.

· Must be clean cut, neatly dressed, and wear proper uniform each day.

· Must have good character and background that can stand up under a thorough background check.

· Must take and pass a drug-screening test and agility test.

· Must have maintenance experience.

· Must be able to communicate to residents, both verbally and in writing, and receive residents' concerns in a calm and open manner.

· Must have dependable transportation; capable of carrying tools and parts to ensure an efficient use of time to provide proper building maintenance.