Groundskeeper

KW Property Management; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the exterior appearance of the property. The role supports the company mission and GREAT values while performing cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks.

The position requires at least two years in groundskeeping or janitorial, knowledge of cleaning products, and strong written and verbal communication. Schedule is Tue-Sat, 7:00am–3:30pm, at $18 per hour, with changes possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years working in groundskeeping or janitorial.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products.
• Must be able to react and address emergencies in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Empty and clean ashtrays, and transport trash to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors and common areas with cleaning tools and machines.
• Keep storage areas and carts clean and tidy.
• Complete all required forms and work orders.
• Routinely inspect common areas to ensure cleanliness and repaint as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Cleaning knowledge

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

Two years groundskeeping/janitorial experience

Job description

Schedule: Tue. - Sat. 700am to 3:30pm at $18 p/H. This shift is subject to changes.

The Groundskeeper is required to maintain the clean and neat appearance of assigned areas, focusing on the exterior of the property and its grounds.

As a team member of KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, you are expected to understand and support the mission statement of the company and practice our GREAT values every day. These values include but are not limited to greeting and smiling; showing respect with name recognition and eye contact; accepting the empowerment to exceed everyone's expectations and showing enthusiasm for your position and duties; being accountable to show a positive attitude and accountable for your actions; and be trustworthy in your duties and transparent in everything you do. These are our GREAT values and part of your work practices.

Duties and Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors and individual building common areas, using brooms, mops, and/or power scrubbing, power washing and waxing machines.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Complete all required forms and work orders.
• Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition by painting when necessary.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
• Wash outdoor walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Report any and all maintenance items which include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Building Maintenance Department.
• Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damages, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Work Environment

• Position requires exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work with and around chemical cleaning solution.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk and climb stairs, climb ladders, crawl in small and tight spaces; stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds or more in the work environment.
• Ability to handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.
• Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work will be determine at the work location. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the company

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum two (2) years working in groundskeeping or janitorial.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products.
• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Position Supervision

Employee reports directly to the supervisor of the department.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.