Service Associate -Groundskeeper

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the apartment community, including but not limited to, leasing office, clubhouse, common areas, the model(s), amenities and vacant apartment homes.

REPORTS TO: Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

• Clean and prepare vacant apartments for move-in.
• Clean community offices, club room, laundry rooms, models and exercise rooms on a daily basis.
• Vacuum carpets.
• Sweep, mop and wax floors.
• Clean appliances inside and out including ovens, microwaves, stove tops, kitchen hoods, refrigerators, (including shelves and seals).
• Clean and disinfect kitchen - pantry, shelves, drawers, etc.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms - bathtub, shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, etc.
• Clean and polish door knobs, drawer pulls, mirrors, light fixtures, etc.
• Sweep and clean fireplace and hearth (if applicable).
• Dust all surfaces including blinds, baseboards, window frames, fans, etc.
• Clean windows inside and out, clean a/c vents.
• Sweep and clean balconies, patios, and areas directly outside apartment unit entrances.
• Pick up remaining trash and tidy apartment.
• Sweep garages if applicable.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  
  

TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

• None.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SPECIFIC AND ABILITIES.

• Six (6) months minimum general apartment or institutional housekeeping experience is preferred. The skills needed for this position can be learned on the job.
• Read, understand and comply with product labels and safety policy and procedure manuals.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools
• Proficiency in customer service in order to effectively interact with residents, clients, team members.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to take direction.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.
  
  

TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

• Entry level position. On the job training is available.
• Must have certifications/permits required by the city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations).
  
  

SPECIFIC SKILLS/EQUIPMENT (but Not Limited To)

• Carpet/Steam cleaning machine/Wet-Dry Vacuum, preferred.
• Broom/rake and Leaf/Trash blowing machine.
• Pool chemical testing procedures and kits, preferred.
  
  

Previous experience with tools/equipment needed for apartment make ready duties preferred