Gardener

JP Allen Apartments; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oh So Original, Inc. seeks a Gardener to maintain grounds and landscapes at apartment facilities, ensuring a clean, appealing exterior. The role includes mowing, pruning, plant care, waste management and basic repairs as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license and about one year of related experience. Nights, weekends or holidays may be required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in property management groundskeeping/landscaping/general maintenance.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and clean grounds of the hotel and/or apartment facilities.
• Cut, prune and water the lawn and plants as necessary and dispose of the trimmings.
• Empty all trash cans on a daily basis and ensure placement in designated waste areas.
• Monitor and recycle waste materials.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory such as tools, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Assist the Maintenance staff with other duties as necessary.
• Promote positive customer experience by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and offering residents a helping hand.
• Hardscape work as needed
• Landscape plumbing and low voltage repairs as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excellent written and verbal comms

Ability to follow directions and work/

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance machinery

Job description

Job Summary:

The Gardener will perform all maintenance of the grounds and landscape of the apartment facilities, maintaining a clean and appealing outside appearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practice OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards and comply with all company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain safe and clean grounds of the hotel and/or apartment facilities
• Clean and sweep the parking lot, sidewalk areas and upkeep the curbside appeal
• Cut, prune and water the lawn and plants as necessary and dispose of the trimmings
• Empty all trash cans on a daily basis and ensure placement in designated waste areas
• Monitor and recycle waste materials
• Maintain a clean appearance in all communal areas
• Maintain landscape areas to include routine raking, weeding, trimming, planting, watering and lawn mowing
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory such as tools, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Assist the Maintenance staff with other duties as necessary
• Promote positive customer experience by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and offering residents a helping hand
• Hardscape work as needed
• Landscape plumbing and low voltage repairs as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• One (1) year of experience in property management groundskeeping/landscaping/general maintenance
• Ability to follow directions and training, but work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience operating maintenance machinery and knowledge of handling various tools

Source: Oh So Original