Groundskeeper- Linden Ridge

Overview

Under the direction of the Service Manager, the Groundskeeper maintains all outdoor areas in a safe, attractive condition. Typical range of hours is based on the community needs and may require weekends and after-hour emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments.
• Notify manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
• Be aware of chemical or fertilizing postings and signs.
• Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster.
• Pick up and sweep area.
• Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Detail property on regular basis.
• Use blower or sweeper to keep sidewalks, parking lots, and walking areas clear of leaves, grass, and debris.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Clean and maintain pool and/or spa as directed.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance on the property as requested.
• Shovel snow, plow and salt or use ice melt, as needed.
• Clean laundry room areas if housekeeping is gone for the day.
• Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.
• Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways and stairwells as needed.
• Distribute resident communications, i.e., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.
• Be aware of Peak Living goals relative to resident satisfaction and resident retention and ensure that you do your part towards meeting them.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of various tools including: various wrenches, grips, sledgehammer, hammer, snips, posthole diggers, saws, wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance.
• Able to work independently and have a willingness to learn.
• Must have good communication abilities.
• No formal training required, just a willingness to work/learn.
• Must have the ability to communicate in English.