Grounds Maintenance

Description

Performs light maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Assists with repairs and improvements of vacant apartments for a market ready status. Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by the Company.

• Assists with preparing vacant apartments for new residents, this includes but not limited to painting, cleaning, trash removal etc.
• Gathers and properly disposes of litter and debris including but not limited to cigarette butts, papers, cans, leaves, etc. found on the community grounds.
• Sweeps and maintains driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and all other public areas as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
• If applicable, monitors pool and spa chemicals daily and maintains logbooks as required by the health department.
• Maintains and cleans pool and spa as needed.
• If applicable, provides snow removal to walks, drives and porches as needed.
• Maintains exterior lighting by changing light bulbs as needed.
• Maintains the ground equipment which may include repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Moves heavy objects and operates various machinery such as lawnmowers, hedge-trimmers, etc.
• Monitors and reports any insect damage and/or plant disease affecting community landscape to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Reports and maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions or repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Installs and/or removes external temporary signage and decorations. 
• Maintains open communication with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times.
• Delivers various communications to residents as needed
• Provides assistance to other staff members as needed.
• Attends and participates in training seminars as requested.
• Attends and assists with resident social functions and activities.
• May be required to drive motorized vehicle on or off property for Company business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Trade school and/or military training a plus. One to two years verifiable hands-on general maintenance experience is preferred. The ability to work independently and pay close attention to detail is required.  

All common hand tools, including but not limited to screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, etc. Hand tools normally used in construction, maintenance or landscaping, such as lawnmower, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, etc. Other power tools including, but not limited to, power floor cleaner, carpet shampoo machine, power drain cleaner, chain saw and key machine. Motorized vehicles. Valid driver’s license and good driving record along with auto insurance required. May be required to be certified to use pool chemicals depending on the location.  

Inside and outside work in all types of weather. Medium to heavy work requiring prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and lifting to a maximum of 100lbs., with frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs. Good eye/hand coordination is essential. Color perception, the ability to differentiate colors in terms of hue, and the ability to identify a particular color or color combination from memory is required. Must be able to life and work heavy equipment and utilize a ladder as required. 

As a GWR Management team member, you represent GWR Management. While you are on the job or at an industry or company sponsored function, GWR Management expects you to wear clothing and accessories that are appropriate in a professional business environment. If a uniform is required at the property, you are expected to wear it. Refer to the GWR Management General Appearance Guidelines in the Employee Handbook for additional information.  

Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job. “Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only. There may be different experiences that suggest other ways of circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.