Groundskeeper​/Housekeeper; South

Job Overview

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the clean and neat appearance of assigned areas, focusing on the exterior of the property and its grounds.

• Empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors and individual building common areas, using brooms, mops, and/or power scrubbing, power washing and waxing machines.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Complete all required forms and work orders.
• Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition by painting when necessary.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
• Wash outdoor walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Report any and all maintenance items which include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Building Maintenance Department.
• Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damages, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Position requires exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions. Moderate noise level.
• Ability to work with and around chemical cleaning solutions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk and climb stairs, climb ladders, crawl in small and tight spaces; stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds or more in the work environment.

• Ability to handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.
• Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.

Days and hours of work will be determined at the work location. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the company.

• Minimum two (2) years working in groundskeeping or janitorial.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products.

• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Employee reports directly to the supervisor of the department.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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