Part Time Groundskeeper Manhattan Residential

Scope and Purpose:   To be responsible, under the direction of the Management staff, for the overall appearance and cleanliness of the properties. Assists with turnovers and work orders as directed.  This person will be working outside for most of their time.

Reports to: Property Manager and/or Management

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor)

• Perform basic grounds and landscaping maintenance using power driven tools and equipment.
• Remove trash/debris from exterior common areas and parking lots. Sweep sidewalks and curbs.
• Empty pet waste stations, receptacles, cigarette posts where applicable.
• Sweep/blow leaves out of walkways, from behind A/C condensers, etc.
• Remove snow by using snowblower and shoveling. Ice melt as needed.
• Plant, water and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, and flowers.
• Trim and prune bushes and trees. Freshen mulch/rocks in beds. Over-seed grass areas.
• Spray/Pull weeds in landscape beds and parking lots.
• Fertilize lawns, trees, and flowers.
• Assist with certain preventive maintenance needs, like gutter cleaning, condenser washing, parking lot striping.
• Abide safety standards that comply with all company, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties.
• Report to site office and be available to work daily scheduled hours.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and employees.
• Accurately complete daily payroll timesheets and work orders and submit to Property Manager.  Maintain accurate mileage reimbursement logs, as applicable.
• The tasks are not limited by this list and shall include all items requested by the Property Manager and/or Management to assist in the success of the properties.

Education, Experience, And Licenses/Certifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) Completion of high school/GED and one year of groundskeeper experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Understanding of methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in groundskeeping. Ability to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely. Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques, occupational hazards and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment. Knowledge of MDI emergency procedures. Knowledge of proper lifting techniques. Ability to perform work independently and prioritize work assignments. Ability to clean up area after work is completed.

Communication Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employees. Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including residents, visitors, contractors, employees, and the general public. Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written directions, instructions, regulations, or procedures.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job).

Primary functions while performing tasks require sufficient physical ability and mobility to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally required to sit. Occasionally must squat, kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: (The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job)

• Hourly wage is based on qualifications and experience. 
• Set monthly cell phone reimbursement for means of communication to property staff and other employees during business hours, per current cell phone policy.

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.