Keeps premises apartment building in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following; however, other duties may be assigned as needed. The following list is only a partial list and cannot encompass all of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Groundskeeper position.

• Consistently maintain optimum curb appeal throughout the property.
• Follow special instructions given by management.
• Know the location of all water valves and water meter cutoffs.
• Adhere to all safety policies, regulations, and activities as outlined by management.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in good working order.
• Routinely inspect grounds and common areas for any problems or needed repairs, report to management immediately
• Litter and debris is to be removed from the property daily. Debris generated from plants, such as fallen leaves, needs to be blown or raked from the planter beds to maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• All paved surfaces affected by mowing operations need to be swept or blown clean.
• Sweep and/or wash down refuse areas after trash pickup.
• Sweep and/or wash down walkways and parking areas as needed.
• Report any burned out exterior light bulbs to management and replace if instructed.
• Keep storage areas clean and neat. Workshop/ storage areas are to be secured and locked at all times.
• Adhere to all safety policies, regulations, maintenance policies and activities as outlined by management. Wear provided equipment, when necessary, i.e. goggles, back brace, gloves, kneepads, etc.
• Assist the management staff in all areas requested or needed.

Competency :
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Oral Communication - Listen and obtain clarification; Respond well to questions.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests; Support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity - Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promote a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; Keep commitments; Inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and ethically; Uphold organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; Support organization's goals and values.
• Motivation - Demonstrate persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently; Set goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments.
• Quality - Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Complete work in timely manner; Strive to increase productivity; Work quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follow instructions, responds to management direction; Take responsibility for own actions; Keep commitments; Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteer readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications : 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.

Education and/or Experience :
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills :
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills :
No skills needed

Reasoning Ability :
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.