Groundskeeper - Floater

BASIC PURPOSE:

Performs duties to maintain grounds and amenity areas in condition that meets established safety and aesthetic standards, working within the limits of prescribed routines, methods and procedures. The position would float between communities as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.     Works from check lists, service requests, prescribed routines, and instructions.

2.     Picks up trash, empties trash bins, and replaces trash bags.  Moves trash to compactor and cleans, pressure washes, and sanitizes compactor and immediate area.

3.     Blows, sweeps, pressure washes, and cleans sides of buildings, stairs, and breezeways.  Cleans light globes, removes cobwebs, and otherwise ensures the cleanliness of building exteriors and areas around and between buildings. Pressure washes building walls, breezeways, sidewalks, and other assigned areas.

4.     Removes snow accumulations from driveways, parking lots, walkways, breezeways, stairs, and other common grounds areas.  Spreads salt or prescribed product to melt ice as required and takes other standard precautions to keep grounds safe and functional.

5.     Cleans and scrubs pool and deck surfaces, and removes debris.  Checks water and treats with prescribed chemicals under supervision or as certified to ensure that pool water characteristics are in compliance with prescribed standards.

6.     Rakes recreation areas and straightens signs and poles.  Paints signs, speed bumps, street markings, and other miscellaneous areas as assigned.  Tests irrigation systems and makes routine repairs as required.

7.     Assists to move appliances into and from apartments and to remove discarded personal belongings and trash left in vacated apartment homes.  Makes keys as directed by supervisor.

8.     Maintains property grounds and notifies supervisor of safety hazards, property damage or unsightly conditions on grounds. Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish materials and supplies when low.  Stores and maintains supplies and materials in keeping with procedures and standards.