GROUNDSPERSON

Department:  Maintenance Reports to:  Maintenance Superintendent
Classification:  Non-Exempt Date: August 2005

Purpose: Maintains public and common areas of property in a clean, neat and attractive condition
by performing the following duties:

Duties & Responsibilities:

** Remove all trash and liter.
** Sweeps sidewalks and pathways.
** Performs basic gardening, weeding, cuts lawns, trims and edges walks, maintains flower beds and walls including mulching, prunes shrubs and tress; sprays fertilizer, herbicides and insectisides.
** Wipes down and cleans windows or common furniture, and other general cleaning as required.
** Continuous vigilance of property in consideration of issues affecting curb appeal and safety.
** Report to the supervisor any physical condition of the property that jeopardizes safety or otherwise is needing repair.
** Rakes and bags leaves / yard debris.
** Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
** Spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup.
** Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
** Repairs fences, gates, walls and walks.
** Paints fences and outbuildings.
** Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
** Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging fools, and shears.
** Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment.
** Pool care.
** Removal of carpeting and other floor coverings as necessary.
  Complete assigned service requests and repairs correctly and in a timely fashion.
  Maintain an excellent customer service relationship.
** Abide by the company's hazardous communication program and follow correct, safe practices at all times.
** Participate in company training meetings as required.
  Extended working hours should be anticipated to meet challenging and inconsistent demands of property, including seasonal issues such as snow removal, preparing recreational facility's, high turnover periods. etc.
  Other tasks as assigned (such as distributing flyers or other duties to assist team at property).
   

Essential Functions:    Duties and responsibilities noted with asterisks (**) are considered to be
the essential functions of the job description.

Supervision Provided: No direct reports. works laterally with other specialists.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this position successfully and individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required.

Education & Experience (minimum required to enter the position): No specific level of education is required. No prior experience is necessary.

Required Skills or Knowledge: Efficiency, attention to detail and a sense of urgency is completing job tasks.

Technical Competencies: If applicable, valid Driver's License, current automobile insurance and acceptable driving record.
Language Skills: For safety and productivity reasons, this positions requires the ability to read and write English or a supervisor must verify the understanding of direction by physical observation.
Mathematical Skills: Basic Math skills.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: 

  • Spend 90%+ time of time performing hands on tasks.
  • Ability to transport or move up to minimum of 50lbs. variables distances.
  • Possess the mobility and flexibility to use ladders and to access and work in confined spaces or at heights in excess of eight to nine feet.
  • Ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 10 degrees
  • Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or co-workers.
Equipment Used: Ability to drive a vehicle without jeopardizing the safety of residents and fellow associates. Ability to use general maintenance equipment, including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, landscaping equipment, blowers, power washer, pool chemicals and required safety equipment. Requires individual to wear maintenance uniform and any necessary personal protective equipment (PPE.)
Approval and Agreement of Position Understanding:

Manager's Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________


Employee's Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________