Groundskeeper- The Felix

About the role

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 (upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.)
• Support Peak Living goals relative to resident satisfaction and resident retention
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment including: various wrenches, grips, sledgehammer, hammer, snips, posthole diggers, saws, wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, and double ladders

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of building maintenance
• Ability to work independently and willingness to learn
• Good communication abilities
• No formal training required; willingness to work and learn
• Ability to communicate in English

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) matching
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee appreciation events