Experienced Groundskeeper

Elation Properties; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Groundskeeper, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and safety of the community. This full-time position requires a dedicated individual who is detail-oriented and passionate about providing excellent service. You'll be responsible for grounds upkeep, snow removal, and assisting with maintenance tasks, all while ensuring a welcoming environment for residents. If you're a self-starter who enjoys working outdoors and has a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical/Vision and Dental insurance eligibility after 30 days

PTO begins accruing immediately (total of 120 hours per year)

8 hours of birthday pay

Simply IRA with 3% company match after 90 days

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; trade school preferred.
• Experience in groundskeeping and snow removal is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, amenities, and building exteriors meticulously.
• Handle snow removal and ensure safety during winter months.
• Assist in maintenance tasks and prepare market-ready units.

Skills

Grounds upkeep

Snow removal

General housekeeping

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school

Tools

Snowplow

Industrial mower

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Property management software

Job description

Calling all Groundskeeping professionals! Elation Property Management is growing, and we are seeking a groundskeeper for our Dakota Estates property in Aberdeen, SD!

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, parking lots and other community buildings.
• Responsible for snow removal and availability to handle the rigid schedule of early mornings/late nights.
• Responsible for maintaining sidewalks safety in snow season.
• Remove trash from the apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
• Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
• Assist Maintenance /Property Manager on assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist in the cleaning of available apartments.
• Assist in the troubleshoot/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems.
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Property Manager and Maintenance.
• Meticulously maintains curb appeal.
• Uphold all company policies, goals and values.
• Represent the community in a professional manner at all times-on/off property.
• Deliver communication documentation to residents, when help is needed.
• Immediately report all unsafe conditions.
• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Learns and ensures compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules.
• Other functions as assigned by the Property Manager/Maintenance.

Critical Success Factors:

• Passion – for the company’s mission
• Relationships- provides service with a smile, understands resident satisfaction
• Quality and detail oriented
• Problem Solver- Implements solutions and overcomes constraints
• Self-Starter- positive, optimist and willing to take initiative
• Very organized – Quality and detail oriented
• Goal Oriented – naturally motivated to reach goals
• Reliable/Dependable
• Physical requirements- able to lift up to 50-100 lb. consistently.

Key Processes:

• Grounds upkeep
• Snow Removal
• Vacant Units trashing
• Resident retention

Education, Training and Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and some trade school is preferred.

Some general housekeeping experience is preferred.

Basic knowledge in MS Office, Word, Outlook.

Experience with any property management software is desired.

Strong understanding of technology and able to work independently with company software program.

Looking for an experienced Groundskeeper, that has understanding on how to operate snowplow/salter, industrial mower.

Valid driver’s License required to complete the essential functions of the position.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly.

required to walk; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee

is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch,

or crawl. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including seasonally hot or cold temperatures

and in climate weather.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Salary/Wage

The salary for this position is $25/hr., full time nonexempt.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, and Dental insurance eligibility after 30 days
• PTO begins accruing immediately (total of 120 hours per year)
• 8 hours of birthday pay on us!
• Simply IRA with 3% company match after 90 days and $1000 earned