Groundskeeper at Legend Park (Lawton)
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The primary responsibility of the Groundskeeper/Porter involves the upkeep of the grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots, and other community builds on site.
Responsibilities:
Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA ADA, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
Preventative Maintenance/Safety
· Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
· If certified for pool maintenance, cleans and maintains pool as directed.
· Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
· Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
· Has a “safety first” attitude not only with other maintenance technicians, but with all staff.
· Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
· Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
General
· Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times:
Laundry room.
Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture.
Mail rooms.
Dumpster areas.
Recreation/park areas.
Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office.
Walkways to and from, and in-between buildings.
Parking lots and drives.
· Performs “trash-out” duties at vacated apartments each day. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
· Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-ups and sweeps area. Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy days.
· Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes under shrubs; shovels mud when necessary. Uses blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
· Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by manager or senior maintenance technician.
· Assists with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
· Assists with “make-ready” duties when requested by the manager or senior maintenance technician.
· Helps clean and maintain storage areas.
· Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested. Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site.
· Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by manager and/or senior maintenance technician. Follow procedures when service requests are performed.
· Changes locks, makes keys when directed.
· Distributes resident communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters.
· Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
· Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
· Assists in cleaning available apartments and or models.
· Assists maintenance team with snow removal (if applicable).
· Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Lead Maintenance Technician.
Qualifications
· Entry level position that requires at least 1 year of experience in on-site multi-family property or equivalent field.
· Required to wear back support belt, goggles when working with specific equipment, masks and gloves as tasks dictate.
· Minimum of 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. May be necessary to work weekends.
· Fair Housing certification.
· Neat, clean and professional at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
· Operate vehicle and driver’s license required according to community needs.
· Demonstrate strong communication skills for communicating with residents, co-workers, and senior management.
· Demonstrate ability to contribute to and foster a team approach to serving residents and maintaining a successful community.
Equipment/Machinery/Tools:
· An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:
· Hand Tools –
· Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
· User-Moved Aids –
· Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.
· Mechanical Equipment –
· Blowers, trimmers.
· Measuring Devices –
· Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.
Education and Training
· High School diploma or equivalent required.
· Ability to read, write, and speak English.
· Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and assist in case of emergencies.
· Can stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day. Estimate 70-85% of time is spent on feet.
· Able to move equipment and appliances.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and multi-task.
· Have occasional need to perform the following physical activities:
· Bend/Stoop/Squat
· Climb Stairs and ladders
· Reach above shoulder
· Grasp/Grip/Turn tools and equipment to perform routine repairs.
· Finger dexterity to handle tools.
· Lift 25-50 Lbs. Note: Lifting and carrying items over 50 lbs. should be done using assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washers/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.
· Good Vision – frequently need to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach. Constant need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties.
· Able to work in a fast-paced environment with positive attitude toward customer service.
· Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
· Works as part of a team to complete assignments.
· Takes instructions from supervisors.
· Ability to problem-solve.
· Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, guests and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
· MUST be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond specific set of instructions
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