Groundskeeper / Janitorial

Part-Time Groundskeeper

Temporary Position: May-August

25 Hours Per Week

Pay: $15/HR

Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining assigned grounds in a neat and orderly fashion by using powered or manual landscaping equipment, paint or other tools as needed by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; eg, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

Receives daily assignments to maintain grounds, paths, roadways and parking lots according to the needs of the property and the weather.

Prepares soil, plants seed or seedlings, weeds, rolls lawns, cuts grass, and/or removes leaves, during appropriate season.

Conducts snow removal and the salting of walkways, during winter months.

Ensures all doorways, paths, roadways, fire hydrants, and storm drains are clear at all times.

Coordinates with professional landscaping company, as directed.

Conducts litter patrol and picks up trash in assigned areas. Ensures assigned non-cultivated areas are neat and orderly at all times.

Performs “trash-out” duties in vacant units (remove abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, etc to dumpsters or storage, as directed.

Assists with various exterior maintenance tasks, as directed.

Uses paint to touch up both the interior of the assigned building and the exterior, including curbs.

Relines parking lot with paint lines and make changes as required to reserved parking designations.

Assists with pool maintenance, as directed.

Distributes resident communications, i.e. newsletter, correspondence, pest control notices, etc.

Looks out for any safety hazards, including LBP, asbestos, radon, hazardous spills and workplace safety. Notifies management immediately if safety hazards exist.

Maintains a "safety first" attitude.

Ensures all safety equipment is used consistently and appropriately.

Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.

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:

Intellectual

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

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.

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 three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILL, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be reliable.
• Must have sufficient reading ability to understand simple instructions and schedules.
• Must be able to perform simple tasks independently after being given assignments.
• Occasional need to effectively communicate with residents and staff.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted and customer service-oriented environment.
• 0-2 years’ experience in similar positions.
• General landscaping experience – cutting grass, weeding, planting, etc.
• Experience with both indoor and outdoor painting.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:
  • Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
  • Power Tools: Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.
  • User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders
  • Mechanical Equipment: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.
• All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions to management within their shift, prior to clocking out for the workday.
• The employee must be capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power and/or manual equipment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals.