Groundskeeper

Purpose of the Job

The Maintenance Assistant acts under the direction of the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager and is responsible for various groundskeeping, make ready and housekeeping duties with regards to the cleanliness of the community. Responsibilities will include the daily upkeep of the property, buildings and grounds.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Groundskeeping:

• Maintain the grounds of the assigned property
• Maintain cleanliness outside each building and the grounds surrounding each building 
• Maintain a uniform landscaped look by picking up all debris around buildings, common areas and through breezeways of buildings
• Clean out building gutters
• Plant and tend to flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs; trim, mow lawns; apply fertilizer and insecticides; and utilize pest control equipment
• Follow well-established procedures for the basic maintenance of tools and equipment such as lubricating, sharpening, replacing broken handles, making simple adjustments, and repairs, as necessary
• Clean and remove trash
• May perform pool maintenance duties
• Shovel snow when necessary
• Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup when necessary

Make Ready/Housekeeper Duties:

• Clean vacated apartments as directed by the Maintenance Manager, completely and on schedule
• Clean Common areas daily
• Ensure that the amenities are continually maintained in a clean and orderly manner, including fitness facility, bathrooms, laundry facilities, business center, offices and clubhouse
• Assist maintenance team in vacant units or with other light work orders/punch lists, including painting, moving appliances (Maintenance Assistants cannot take on-call)
• Must follow all safety/OSHA Requirements
• Regular attendance and punctuality

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of landscaping and grounds keeping
• Written & oral communication skills
• Available to work days and evenings, weekdays, and weekends
• Must demonstrate support of Bell Core Values
• Must demonstrate ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Must demonstrate ability to successfully work on a team
• Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing

Education and Background:

• Must be a minimum 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years grounds keeping experience in a multi-family environment
• 2+ years landscaping experience
• HVAC,/EPA certifications may be required in many communities, based on staffing levels

Requirements

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed.  Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.  Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

Physical Requirements: See; View CRT Screen; Color Perception; Hearing/Listening; Clear Speech; Manual Dexterity; Walk; Bend; Reach; Climb (stairs/ladders); Lifting -  80 Pounds; Sit Stand.

Mental/Reasoning Requirements: Reading-Simple; Writing-Simple; Clerical; Basic Math Skills; Analysis/Comprehension Judgment/Decision Making

Work Environment: Shift work; Works Alone; Works with Others; Verbal Contact with Others; Face to Face Contact; Outside; Mechanical Equipment; Electrical Equipment; Moving Objects; High Places; Fumes/Odors; Hazardous Materials

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position.

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Bell Partners, Inc. (“BPI” or the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. BPI’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. BPI also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is BPI’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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