Groundskeeper

The Integral Group; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Integral Group in Columbus, GA is seeking an entry-level Maintenance/Grounds position. You will perform duties including cleaning exterior areas, managing trash, operating a compactor, and assisting with pool care and inspections.

You may assist during evictions and help with common area maintenance. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; trade courses in HVAC, plumbing, or pool care are a plus.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level position.
• Prefer some experience in pool care or pool seminar.
• Experience in dealing with the general public is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Walk exterior of property daily, pick up trash and debris.
• Operate compactor if applicable and empty trashcans daily.
• Log and complete service requests on mobile devices.
• Paint curbs and pressure wash surfaces as needed.
• Maintain pool area, test water as required, and clean skimmers.
• Assist with evictions by moving furniture or removing trash after move-out.
• Use a back blower to clean streets and breezeways.
• Check and clean storm drains as needed.
• Follow all IPM Management Service Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Entry level

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school courses in HVAC, plumbing, pool care

Job description

Description

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Grounds

1. Walk exterior of property from front to back picking up any trash, cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and other material daily.

2. Run the compactor as needed if applicable.

3. Empty trashcans at mail house, laundry room, pool area, etc., as applicable, daily.

4. Regular cleaning of trash rooms and or pressure washing as applicable of compactor rooms.

5. Maintain, clean, and organize storage areas under the direction of Service Manager.

6. Ensuring amenities and common areas are clean and free of trash and debris including but not limited to gazebos, playgrounds, mail centers, breezeways, trash/compactor etc.

7. Observe established policies and procedures. Follow the prescribed cleaning schedule as defined by supervisor.

B. Service Requests

1. Complete service requests as directed by the Service Manager.

2. Log and complete requests on mobile devices.

3. Make Service Manager aware of any concerns noted in apartment homes that may require follow-up when completing service requests.

C. Painting/ Pressure Washing

1. Keep curbs and speed bumps painted neatly.

3. Pressure wash porticos, breezeways, sidewalks, trash pads and all other applicable surfaces.

D. Pool

1. Daily clean and organize pool area and furniture where applicable.

2. Test pool water as required by the county inspector.

3. Clean skimmers, vacuum, backwash, add water, and clean pump baskets as needed.

4. If CPO, add chemicals as directed by Service Manager.

E. Evictions

1. May be required to help move residents’ furniture and personal belongings during any evictions.

1. Will be required to help remove trash from apartments after the resident has moved out.

G. Back Blower

1. Use and maintain a back blower to blow streets, parking lots and breezeways.

H. Storm Drains

1. Check and clean storm drains as needed.

I. Occasional Duties

1. Occasional duties outside of routine work may be assigned by Property or Service Manager.

2. Provide additional services during times of inspections.

3. Deliver resident notices as necessary.

J. Internal Policies

1. Follow and adhere to all company policies including Life/Safety, Mold and Mildew, Uniforms, Bedbugs etc.

2. Adhere to the handheld telephone policy and ensure the phone is charged and operational daily.

Experience/Qualifications:

A. Previous Work Experience

1. This is an entry-level position.

2. Prefer some experience in pool care or pool seminar.

3. Experience in dealing with the general public is helpful.

B. Education/Training

1. High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.

2. Trade school courses in basic HVAC, plumbing, pool care, etc. helpful but not required.

C. Physical/Health/Schedule

1. General good health with the ability to climb ladders, enter attics, move appliances, and perform other normal activities associated with grounds-keeping.

2. Personal grooming, dress, and appearances in keeping with normal expectations for maintenance professionals.

3. Can assist Community Manager and/or Assistant Manager in all duties, which he/she may be assigned which may include flex hours outside of published office hours.

D. Continuing Education

1. Successful completion of all in-house training programs related to the service level as defined in the IPM Management Service Policies and Procedures manual.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• Must possess valid documentation to establish identity and U.S. employment eligibility.
• Submission to, and ability to pass, a thorough pre-employment background check and drug screening is a requirement for employment.

The Integral Group. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, The Integral Group recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity.

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