Groundskeeper, Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield; South Dakota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Volunteer Days

Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Insurance benefits

Discount Program

Development Resources

EAP & Counseling

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Groundskeeper for our Multifamily properties in South Dakota. The role focuses on landscape upkeep, exterior image, and friendly resident service.

You will work with the Maintenance Supervisor and office staff to ensure daily operations run smoothly. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends, and ability to communicate in English or Spanish.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to take direction in English or Spanish.
• Be professional and courteous.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall upkeep of the property landscape and the exterior image which includes cleaning of the driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, or any other public areas; maintenance of property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas; snow removal; and pool cleaning or routine pool maintenance.
• Responsible for providing world class customer service by addressing the concerns and maintenance needs of our residents in a friendly and professional manner.
• The Grounds Keeper may be called upon to the Maintenance staff on other projects as needed.
• The Grounds Keeper may be required to perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Dresses per Cushman and Wakefield uniform and professional appearance standards.
• Maintains all safety procedures and safeguards all company tools and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school

Job description

Job Title

Groundskeeper, Multifamily

Aurora Hills Apartment (https://www.aurorahillsapartments.com/)

Job Description Summary

As a Groundskeeper, you play a key role in making our apartment communities a great place to live! The Groundskeeper is a member of the Maintenance staff working directly with the Maintenance Supervisor and the office staff to provide world‑class service to our residents. The Groundskeeper is a “hands‑on” professional whose goal is to make sure everything is working right every day.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for the overall upkeep of the property landscape and the exterior image which includes cleaning of the driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, or any other public areas; maintenance of property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas; snow removal; and pool cleaning or routine pool maintenance.
• Responsible forprovidingworld class customer service by addressing the concerns and maintenance needs of our residents in a friendly and professional manner.
• The Grounds Keeper may be called upon to the Maintenance staff on other projects as needed.
• The Grounds Keeper maybe requiredto perform any other related duties asrequiredor assigned.
• Dresses per Cushman and Wakefield uniform and professional appearance standards.
• Maintains all safety procedures andsafeguardsall company tools and equipment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be willing to work evenings or weekends (on call) incaseof an emergency.
• Be able to take direction in English or Spanish
• Be professional and courteous
• The ability toidentifyand understand the speech of another person.
• Be on time and follow the company’s policy and procedures
• Practice the necessary safety protocols and procedures
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational schoolrequired

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This joboperatesin a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filingcabinetsand fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and or step stools and may berequiredto travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions.The employee may also be regularlyrequiredto remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. The employee must be able to travel up to 10% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employeemustdemonstratethe ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, and or up to 50 poundsfrequently, and or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive list of activities,dutiesor responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee. Other duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 120 Hours Paid Time Off annually; prorated upon hire
• 40 Hours Sick Time annually; prorated upon hire
• 2 Volunteer Days annually to give back to causes important to you and your community
• 12+ Company Holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave to support you and your family
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, along with supplementary benefit options, including pet insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, and early accessto pay, to support your health and wellbeing
• Company Discounts Program offering savings with many major retailers and service providers
• Personal & Professional Development Resources, including access to LinkedIn Learning, for continued learning and growth
• Employee Assistance Program & Counseling Services offering confidential guidance and resources when you need them

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $17.85 - $21.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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