Grounds & Property Care Specialist — PTO & Benefits

Peak Living; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks PTO

10 Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401k matching

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Peak Living is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor areas, ensure safety, and support property communities. Under the supervision of the Service Manager, you will perform trash-out duties, check lighting, and assist with snow removal as needed.

The role may require weekends and after-hours emergency service; strong English communication and ability to work independently are essential; previous maintenance experience helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of building maintenance.
• Able to work independently and have a willingness to learn.
• Must have good communication abilities.
• No formal training required, just a willingness to work/learn.
• Must have the ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments.
• Notify manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
• Be aware of chemical or fertilizing postings and signs.
• Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick up and sweep area. Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Detail property on regular basis. Use blower or sweeper to keep sidewalks, parking lots, and walking areas clear of leaves, grass, and debris.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Clean and maintain pool and/or spa as directed.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Perform routine maintenance on the property as requested.
• Shovel snow, plow and salt or use ice melt, as needed.
• Clean laundry room areas if housekeeping is gone for the day.
• Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.
• Pressure wash sidewalks, driveway and stairwells as needed.
• Distribute resident communications, i.e., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.
• Be aware of Peak Living goals relative to resident satisfaction and resident retention and ensure that you do your part towards meeting them.
• An associate in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following: various wrenches, grips, sledgehammer, hammer, snips, posthole diggers, saws, etc. as well as wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders.

Skills

English communication

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Peak Living is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor areas, ensure safety, and support property communities. Under the supervision of the Service Manager, you will perform trash-out duties, check lighting, and assist with snow removal as needed.

The role may require weekends and after-hours emergency service; strong English communication and ability to work independently are essential; previous maintenance experience helpful but not required.