SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for keeping our communities in the top-notch condition our residents have come to expect. As a member of the Maintenance staff this position to provide service to our residents by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Inspects grounds daily to remove paper, cans, litter, cigarette butts and garbage.

Cleans hallways at porch areas.

Checks each building and stairway for dust and cob webs weekly. Cleans these areas as needed. Pressure-washes buildings as needed at least twice a year.

Inspects outdoor common areas for any issues along with playground equipment. Mows the grass, trims shrubs, weeds flower beds, and replaces pine straw as needed. Blows off porches, sidewalks and parking areas.

Sweeps and cleans exterior public areas.

Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots. Maintains and cleans all grounds equipment.

Assists with inventory control of all janitorial equipment and supplies.

Ensures compliance with all EPA and OSHA regulations relating to the storage and use of the same.

Reports to manager and/or maintenance supervisor any deficiencies, hazards or violations found while inspecting the grounds on a daily basis.

Assists lead maintenance and maintenance assistant on an “as needed” basis.

ATTENDANCE:

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks; where applicable.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• External Working Relationships – Develops and maintains courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.

Organization

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Safety and Security –All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions to management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

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

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Computer Skills Not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License and Transportation

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of landscaping or grounds keeping experience.
• Skilled in use and operation of all landscaping equipment.
• Ability to operate all landscaping equipment in a safe manner.
• Physically able to perform all duties (lifting, walking, bending, driving, etc.).
• Experience as a groundskeeper or in the landscaping field.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Adhere to safe work rules, behavior and protocol.
• Must be able to read Work Orders/Service Requests.
• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds keeping practices and operations.
• Understanding of regulations and safety precautions related to the use and application of pesticides and herbicides is preferred.
• Meet schedules and deadlines.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

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.

Heavy physical labor; bending at the waist; walking over rough or uneven surfaces to monitor projects; lifting, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 pounds; standing and walking for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized gardening and heavy equipment, hand and power tools; ability to operate a vehicle to conduct work.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.