JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Groundskeeper

Direct Report: Property Manager
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of assigned property grounds (referred to as “Curb Appeal”). Maintaining cleanliness of common areas of assigned property. May also assist in the general maintenance of grounds and service requests

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Remove litter and trash on property, making sure to look behind bushes, around buildings, and in hallways and
    corridors
Sweep, rake or blow leaves, debris from walkways, sidewalks, patios and decks.
Remove damaged leaves, dead branches and dead flowers to improve appearance and growth.
Apply fertilizer to the property using appropriate fertilizer and tools.
Straighten and clean pool deck area.
Clean out drainage ditches and culverts.
Repair fences and gates. Paint fences
Water potted plants around property and offices
Clean common areas in clubhouse such as bathrooms, clubhouse, game rooms, weight rooms and offices.
Wipe down washer and dryers. Empty lint trays on washers and dryers and sweep laundry rooms.
Empty trash containers in offices, around buildings, in laundry rooms, in common areas and on pool decks.

Other Job Functions

Assist property manager with renewal parties, rental parties and other on-site activities by keeping areas free of
    debris and trash.
Assist service technicians with various maintenance requests when approved or instructed by Property Manager.
Cleaning common areas after parties or activities
Buffing or waxing floors in hallways, stairwells, or other areas as needed.
Responsible for garbage pick-up service for assigned properties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the job functions above satisfactorily. At
least 1-year experience in apartment maintenance or general maintenance functions. Must have transportation, which
can accommodate moving equipment as needed. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

High school diploma or equivalent.
Reading, writing, seeing, hearing and/or communicating.
Knowledge of power equipment
Ability to lift and lower bags of garbage into trash dumpsters and trash bins.
Ability to adapt to changing weather conditions.
Driving
Interpersonal skills

Working Environment

Physical demands
Walking, driving, standing, sitting, stooping, crouching, reaching, stretching, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling.
Use of cleaning supplies
Outdoor and indoor work required. Adapt to changing weather conditions
Outdoor activities and commuting from one apartment to another or one building to another.