Groundskeeper

Hirebridge; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge in Berkeley is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain clean grounds and pools, ensuring a welcoming exterior for residents and visitors. You will perform daily trash pickup, water plants, clean pool areas, manage chemical levels, and assist with light maintenance tasks as needed.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift heavy objects, and reliable transportation to move tools and materials around the property. Apply to join a team dedicated to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, appliance repair, and other areas of repair performed daily.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks with limited supervision.
• Reliable and able to follow safety guidelines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Pick up trash from grounds every day and keep areas tidy.
• Water grounds and flower beds as needed to maintain curb appeal.
• Empty pool area trash cans and clean pool surroundings.
• Sweep front office area, parking areas, breezeways and pool decks.
• Perform light exterior painting and general maintenance tasks as required.
• Maintain correct chemical levels for pools and report issues promptly.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Pool maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Appliance repair

Job description

The purpose of the Groundskeeper is to maintain clean grounds and pools for an overall good impression of the outside of the property.

Essential Duties

• Pick up trash from grounds every day.
• Water grounds and flower beds.
• Empty pool area trash cans.
• Sweep office front area and parking areas.
• Sweep and clean breezeways.
• Sweep pool areas and arrange pool furniture.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Property Manager.
• Clean pool(s).
• Maintain correct chemical levels.
• Inventory pool and ground supplies, inform supervisor when running low.
• Inform Property Manger or Maintenance Supervisor of mechanical or structural problems with pool or spas.
• Distribute door to door newsletters and resident notices.
• Paint inside of apartments.
• Occasionally perform light exterior painting.
• Be alert to physical problems seen in the course of work and notify supervisor.
• Offer suggestions of preventative maintenance and more efficient operations.
• Perform any necessary maintenance in office, club-room, models, etc.
• Wear company ID at all times
• Display a friendly and courteous attitude towards residents and co-workers.
• Never confront supervisor or co-worker in front of residents
• Comply with company dress codes at all times.

Knowledge and Physical Demands

• General pool cleaning and some pool maintenance.
• Ability to lift large and/or heavy objects.
• Safety conscious.
• Steady and dependable.
• Ability to help others lift/move heavy and large objects.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift excessively.

In addition to the above, you may be required to lift and transport other items pertaining to groundskeeper’s duties (weighing up to 100 pounds) for the smooth operation of the property.

Customer Service Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly to the residents, both verbally and in writing.
• Read and / or listen to resident requests / concerns.
• Receive resident concerns in a calm and open manner.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, appliance repair, and in many other areas of repair, which are performed on a daily basis.
• Must have a sense of pride about a job well done, be courteous and tactful, and have a commitment to quality work.
• Must be clean cut, neatly dressed, and wear proper uniform each day.
• Must have good character and background that can stand up under a thorough background check.
• Must take and pass a drug-screening test and agility test.
• Must have maintenance experience.
• Must be able to communicate to residents, both verbally and in writing, and receive residents' concerns in a calm and open manner.
• Must have dependable transportation; capable of carrying tools and parts to ensure an efficient use of time to provide proper building maintenance.