Groundskeeper - Baton Rouge

Job Purpose

The primary responsibilities of the Groundskeeper involve the upkeep of the community in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. The Porter will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the community in an efficient manner and in accordance with all company policies, procedures, state and federal safety laws; e.g. OSHA, ADA FAIR HOUSING, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance and Safety Duties

• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis
• If certified for pool maintenance, clean and maintain pool as directed
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Constantly observes condition of apartment community throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Needs to be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.

General Duties

* Physically walks the community on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times: + Pool Area (if applicable) + Laundry room + Mail rooms (if applicable) + Dumpster areas + Recreation areas + Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office + Walkways to and from, and in-between buildings + Parking lots and drives * Performs "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, including transferring client belongings/furniture to curbside per Constable instructions for evictions. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable. * Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-up and sweep area. Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy days * Details community on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas; shovels mud wh...