Let us help you Thrive on our Team - Groundskeeper

10811 SE 239TH PL Kent, WA. 98031, Kent WA

Description

POSITION OF GROUNDSKEEPER Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of GROUNDSKEEPER. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Our company emphasizes a TEAM APPROACH and expects every person to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives. It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand that by signing the Job Description Acknowledgement, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described. Job Summary The purpose of Thrive is to increase the value of each property through experienced leadership, great customer service and by creating a true sense of community. The primary responsibilities of the GROUNDSKEEPER involve the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal, in a manner consistent with Thrive’s Values. The GROUNDSKEEPER will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner. Wage/Hour Status Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Duties And Responsibilities Preventive Maintenance/Safety • Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis. • If certified for pool maintenance, cleans and maintains pool as directed. • Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times. • 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 and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts. 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 alltimes. ✓ Pool area. ✓ Laundry room. ✓ Mail rooms (if applicable). ✓ Dumpster areas. ✓ Recreation 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 on a daily basis. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable. • Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas; 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 Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. • 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 Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor. • 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 Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor. 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; e.g., rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant. • Performs any additional duties assigned by Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager. Qualifications Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction. Equipment Requirement: Required to wear back support belt, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as tasks dictate. Work Hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week, Weekly schedule may change as required. May be necessary to work weekends. 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, power washers, etc. User-Moved Aids Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is to be accomplished with assistance from one or more persons and/or with appropriate lifting equipment. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc