Groundskeeper

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Position: Groundskeeper

Full time position with health, dental, vision, 40l(k), vacation benefits, uniforms & company cell phone

Vatterott Properties is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the professional appearance of residential properties while maintaining positive tenant relations. The ideal candidate will have prior grounds and general maintenance experience, excellent customer service skills and a high degree of professionalism.

Responsibilities:

· Daily clean-up and monitoring of all lawns, walkways, drives parking lots, drains and emptying of trash and recycling containers

-Pick up litter and empty trash and recycling containers throughout the properties

-Perform maintenance and minor repairs - light plumbing & electrical skillset (replacing broken light switches, repair door handles, minor leaks, etc.

-Mow, edge and trim lawn at assigned residential properties using company-provided lawn equipment

-Trims bushes, shrubs and hedges, fertilizes lawn, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spreading mulch and removes tree limbs and debris

-Perform apartment trash-outs following resident move-outs, including removing furniture, household items, trash and other abandoned belongings from vacant units.

· Move furniture, chairs, tables and other heavy items

· Sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpet, and dusts surfaces, wipe mirrors and windows

· Cleans and sanitizes toilets in common areas

· Secure property by locking doors and closing windows

· Seasonal duties: mowing, raking leaves and snow removal

· Report major damages to property manager

· Completes all assignments as instructed by supervisor and property manager

Requirements & Skills

-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

· Proven custodian and general maintenance (light plumbing & electrical) experience

· Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances

· Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components

· Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices

· Attention to detail and conscientiousness

· Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods of time

· Ability to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying and frequent heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

· High School diploma or GED

Other Information:

A criminal history and background check is required and must be successfully completed as well and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the ability to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying and frequent heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions?

Experience:

• Groundskeeping/maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person