Groundskeeper - Uptown Portfolio

Apply Job Type Full-time 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

Created: 2025-02-09