Groundsperson- The Vineyards Jobs

JOB BRIEF: The GROUNDSPERSON is primarily responsible for the care and cleaning of common areas, and community grounds in order to enhance and maintain the property's appeal. The Groundsperson will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• May be required to clean exterior doors, and banisters.
• Assist with housekeeper duties as necessary.
• Clean windows, blinds, window treatments, and window ledges in all common areas
• May be required to assist with moving of appliances.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Check common area and exterior light fixtures and replaces bulbs on a regular basis.
• Check all common area smoke alarms & emergency lighting.
• Clean in front of the buildings, sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, car ports, and/or garages.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, and caustics.
• Clean storage areas, pool area & restrooms according to company standards.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Inform management of supply needs in a timely manner.
• Maintains shrubs and beds, including mulching, planting, weeding, trimming, leaf removal and debris/trash clean up.
• Performs “trash out” duties at vacated apartments or storage facilities as assigned by the manager.
• Apply chemicals as necessary.
• Conduct all business in accordance with Company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Maintains fence lines free of weeds and trash.
• Place miscellaneous trash in trash chutes or dumpsters.
• Constantly observes the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports to Manager any vandalism, property damage, suspicious activity, and unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, and initiates action to correct if possible.
• Physically walk the property on a daily basis and remove litter, cigarette butts, debris, & pet droppings on the grounds.
• Required to report for emergency snow removal.
• Clean gutters, roof drains, and downspouts.
• Clean and maintain storage areas.
• Constantly observes condition of property throughout the community and immediately reports any vandalism, property damage, suspicious activity, and unsafe conditions and initiates action to correct if possible.
• Properly places sprinklers and rotates according to seasonal schedule.
• Insures that storage areas remain locked & all equipment is secured when not in use.
• Performs any additional duties assigned.