Groundskeeper

Description

Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds on the property and participating in ground construction activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

We expect that all new Team Members follow Integrity’s vision for creating great living experiences. These values are:
Safety Basics
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Practice safe behavior in everything I do. Take action to always put safety first. Speak up to ensure the safety of others.
Courtesy Basics
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Project a positive image and energy. I am courteous and respectful to Team Members, Residents and Guests. Go above and beyond to exceed Resident and Guests expectations.
Show-Ready Basics
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Ensure my area is Show-Ready at all times. Ensure I and my Team Members are Show-Ready at all times.
Efficiency Basics
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Perform my role efficiently so Residents and Guests get the most out of their experience.
Team Member Basics
: I am key to Integrity’s success. By believing in the vision and demonstrating the values consistently, I create great living experiences which achieve the desired business result.

Demonstrates commitment to meet or exceed expected goals, both individually set and corporate driven. Performs work in a professional manner while meeting deadlines set by Investment Manager and/or Supervisor. Makes general decisions and/or uses resources with full consideration of cost impact on division & budgets; manages own time effectively to complete work orders or grounds keeping tasks on time; demonstrates ongoing attention to new technology & methodology that will eliminate waste and/or add cost benefit to current processes and procedures.

Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs. Removes debris from stairs and walks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns. Waters trees, shrubs, and lawns and performs irrigation activities. Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required. Operates large power lawn mowers, edging equipment, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities. Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.

Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required. Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required. Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required. Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required.

May operate various snow removal equipment. Ensures that personal protection equipment is maintained, used and in individual’s possession at all times when performing any work. Ensures that work assigned is completed on a timely basis.

Reports any resident inquiries, compliments and criticisms in a timely and constructive manner to the Investment Manager. Keeps appropriate people informed of project status; actively listens to understand different viewpoints; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions; clearly expresses ideas and information in both oral and written form. Communicates well with co-workers, residents, vendors, property level staff, and corporate officers. Works well with others to accomplish team objectives;

objectively promotes team members’ skills and abilities; shows respect for team members and their ideas and is sensitive to cultural differences; expresses own ideas and opinions clearly and professionally; effectively builds relationships.

Is persistent and resourceful in analyzing and solving problems to achieve targeted results; contributes high quality ideas and successful solutions; meets deadlines and thoroughly completes the job.

Adheres to Integrity’s ethical standards; actions consistently match words; builds trust; treats people fairly; follows through on commitments. Maintains regular attendance to successfully perform the duties of the position in a productive and efficient manner; arrives at the beginning of each work period fully…