Grounds Keeper

Responsibilities

• Maintain community assets including grounds, buildings, equipment, pools, etc.
• Mow lawns and trim edges around walks, flower beds, etc.
• Landscape, including but not limited to, mowing, trimming, planting flowers, maintaining tree limbs, and pruning the grounds as needed
• Perform minor repairs on equipment utilized in groundskeeping
• Follow all OSHA standards and maintain PPE equipment
• Respond to emergency calls as directed by management if applicable
• Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and residents
• Aid in maintenance tasks, including but not limited to delivering notices and conducting meter reads as directed by the community manager
• Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Use of hands, including fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls in a repetitive motion
• Capacity to reach with arms and hands overhead and in front of your body safely
• Frequently required to be flexible by climbing, balancing, or occasionally crawling in confined spaces
• See clearly at both far and close distances as well as the capacity to adjust focus effectively
• Required to regularly push, pull, lift, or carry 50 lbs. Occasionally up to 85 lbs
• Proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to climb ladders, occasionally up to an 8-foot ladder safely

Qualifications

• A valid in-state driver’s license is required
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry specific software products including the use of electronic devices, such as a work tablet or computer
• OSHA certifications or completed trainings are a plus