JOB DESCRIPTION

McCullough Development, Inc.

MANHATTAN RESIDENTIAL GROUNDSKEEPER

Scope & Purpose:

Responsible for maintaining, under the direction of the Manhattan Management staff, the overall appearance and cleanliness of the Manhattan residential properties. Assists Director of Maintenance with turnovers and work orders as directed. Person will be working outside for most of their time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Common Area Appearance:

• Removing trash/debris from exterior common areas and parking lots; sweeping of sidewalks and curbs
• Emptying of pet waste stations, where applicable
• Sweeping/blowing leaves out of walkways, from behind A/C condensers, etc.
• Removing snow by using snowblower and shoveling; ice melt as needed

Lawn work:

• Raking leaves and removing branches or limbs
• Watering of landscape beds
• Spraying/Pulling weeds in landscape beds and parking lots
• Adding plant life to existing landscape beds as directed
• Fertilizing lawns, trees and flowers
• Properly pruning trees and bushes, freshening of mulch/rocks in beds
• Over-seed grass areas
• Cutting back overgrown brush

Qualifications

• One year of groundskeeper experience preferred
• The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers and similar products
• Skills in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery like bush/tree trimmer and chain saw
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely

• Must be friendly, courteous, respectful, and responsive to tenants and fellow workers.
• Must be able to prioritize, be self-motivated and work independently.
• Must have reliable transportation & a valid drivers license.
• Work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing ladders, frequent lifting of objects over 50 pounds, crawling, crouching and reaching
• Must be able to handle lawn chemicals and paint

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate - Based on experience and qualifications.
• Standard Company benefits as established and earned including:

• Health/Dental insurance benefits
• VSP Vision discount plan
• 401k retirement plan participation
• Flexible spending account participation
• Option for Aflac supplemental insurance plans (accident, cancer, short-term disability, life, etc.)
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) after continuous months of service:

• 6 Months 20 PTO hours
• 12 Months 20 PTO hours
• 18 Months 40 PTO hours
• 24 Months 40 PTO hours
• 3 Years 80 PTO hours, etc.

• Option for set monthly cell phone reimbursement for means of communication to property staff and other employees during business hours, per current cell phone policy.

All duties and responsibilities of this position may be changed, added, or altered in any way by the Supervisor. The list above is not inclusive of all duties, but only represents the basic job responsibilities.

• Hourly rate - based on experience and qualifications 
• Monthly set cell phone reimbursement

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: MDI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries related to employment practices may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 785-776-3010. MDI is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.