Service Associate - Groundskeeper

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for daily pool and grounds maintenance for an apartment community.

REPORTS TO: Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

SUPERVISES: None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remove trash (i.e., papers, cup, cigarette/cigar butts, boxes, pet waste, etc.) from office areas and apartment community common areas daily.
• Clean and maintain pool daily. Monitor and maintain proper chemical balance of pool water. Update pool logs and/or records.
• Check gates to pool area for proper operation and ensure that they are always secured.
• Clean carpets in vacant and occupied units as directed by Lead Maintenance.
• Water property plants, flowers, and grass in between scheduled visits or in absence of lawn care contractor. Report any malfunctions of irrigation system to Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.
• Power washing as preventative maintenance.
• Trash removal from vacant units.
• Assist Housekeeper with cleaning office, grounds, common areas and vacant apartments

EXPERIENCE OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Six (6) months stable employment in customer service or another related field. The skills needed for this position can be learned on-the-job.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

• Entry level position. On the job training is available.
• Must have certifications/permits required by the city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations).

SPECIFIC SKILLS/EQUIPMENT (but not limited to)

• Carpet/Steam cleaning machine/Wet-Dry Vacuum, preferred.
• Broom/rake and Leaf/Trash blowing machine.
• Pool chemical testing procedures and kits, preferred.

Previous experience with tools/equipment needed for apartment make ready duties preferred.