Groundskeeper-Crowne at Cary Park Apartments

GROUNDSKEEPER - FT

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

* Cary, NC

Work Location

In person

Required days: Monday-Friday

Essential Functions

• Assist in all aspects of property maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventative, corrective, and deferred maintenance
• Clean and maintain the pool as directed if certified for pool maintenance
• Check and replace exterior lighting as necessary
• Physically walk the property frequently to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds
• Perform “trash out” duties in vacated apartments
• Assist in removing abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, etc.
• Transfer trash and other items left outside the dumpster into the dumpster
• Keep the grounds neat and free of litter and other debris; rake, sweep, and shovel as circumstances warrant
• Use a blower to keep sidewalks, breezeways, and walking areas free of loose grass and brush
• Use a shovel and other equipment/materials to keep sidewalks, breezeways, and walking areas free of snow and ice
• Assist with “make-ready” duties and perform routine maintenance duties as requested by the Community Director and Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform miscellaneous groundskeeping tasks such as tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned furniture, etc.
• Help clean and maintain storage areas
• Perform interior and exterior painting duties as requested
• Change locks and make keys when requested
• Distribute physical resident communications such as upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.
• Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Constant need to be on feet, climb stairs, push/pull, climb ladders, lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Obtain fair housing certification and stay up to date with IT security training courses
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance

Additional Functions

* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Director

Desired Skills and Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn
• Working knowledge of building maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repair
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, employees, vendors, and prospects
• Ability to think logically and follow standardized procedures
• Ability to get along well with others
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous related experience and/or training

Desired Characteristics

• Positive attitude
• Integrity
• Enthusiasm and stamina
• Problem-solving ability
• Common sense
• Neat appearance
• Good communication skills

Please note that this job description is not designed or intended to be “all-inclusive,” to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person