Groundskeeper

Hiring a Full-time Groundskeeper for The Summit Apartments located in NE Memphis.  The ideal candidate possesses experience as a Groundskeeper for an apartment community, is detail oriented, possesses good customer service skills and is a team player.   Fogelman offers competitive pay and benefits, on-going training, associate recognitions and opportunities for career growth.   SUMMARY The Groundskeeper maintains and ensures cleanliness of the property which includes the grounds, all common areas, and amenities.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Picking up and maintaining community grounds. Cleaning the office and amenity areas. Removal of trash in common areas. Operation and maintenance of the trash compactor and its surrounding area. Cleaning exterior buildings and breezeways, including pressure washing. Minor maintenance including light bulb changes and upkeep of the pool area. Assists maintenance team with turnover of make-ready apartments. Weekend work may be required. Adhere to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing. Other job duties as assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS One year of groundskeeping experience is preferred. Attention to detail with ability to work independently. Depending on the property, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.   ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constant walking, standing, and sitting alternately; frequent climbing of stairs; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulders. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; Occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs or more. Strong constant finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp/turn, touch, feel, and reach. Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing; ability to comprehend and speak. Work in a variety of conditions, including both indoors and outdoors; frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.