Service Associate - Groundskeeper

AOG Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AOG Living in Houston, TX, is seeking an entry-level Maintenance/ Groundskeeper responsible for daily pool and grounds upkeep at an apartment community. This on-site role supports the community by maintaining pool water balance, cleaning common areas, and assisting housekeeping as needed.

Candidates should have at least a High School Diploma (preferred) and may hold pool operations certifications; on-the-job training is provided. Prior customer-facing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months stable employment in customer service or another related field.
• On the job training is available.
• Must have certifications/permits required by the city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations).

Responsibilities

• Remove trash from office areas and common areas daily.
• Clean and maintain pool daily; monitor chemical balance and update logs.
• Check pool gates for proper operation and secure area.
• Clean carpets in vacant and occupied units as directed by Lead Maintenance.
• Water plants between visits or when lawn care is unavailable; report irrigation issues.
• Power washing as preventative maintenance.
• Trash removal from vacant units.
• Assist Housekeeper with cleaning offices, grounds, and vacant apartments.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Carpet cleaning machine

Wet-Dry Vacuum

Leaf blower

Pool testing kits

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for daily pool and grounds maintenance for an apartment community.

Job Summary

Responsible for daily pool and grounds maintenance for an apartment community.

REPORTS TO

Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

SUPERVISES:

None.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remove trash (i.e., papers, cup, cigarette/cigar butts, boxes, pet waste, etc.) from office areas and apartment community common areas daily.
• Clean and maintain pool daily. Monitor and maintain proper chemical balance of pool water. Update pool logs and/or records.
• Check gates to pool area for proper operation and ensure that they are always secured.
• Clean carpets in vacant and occupied units as directed by Lead Maintenance.
• Water property plants, flowers, and grass in between scheduled visits or in absence of lawn care contractor. Report any malfunctions of irrigation system to Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.
• Power washing as preventative maintenance.
• Trash removal from vacant units.
• Assist Housekeeper with cleaning office, grounds, common areas and vacant apartments

Experience Or Specialized Knowledge

• Six (6) months stable employment in customer service or another related field. The skills needed for this position can be learned on-the-job.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

• Entry level position. On the job training is available.
• Must have certifications/permits required by the city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations).

SPECIFIC SKILLS/EQUIPMENT (but Not Limited To)

• Carpet/Steam cleaning machine/Wet-Dry Vacuum, preferred.
• Broom/rake and Leaf/Trash blowing machine.
• Pool chemical testing procedures and kits, preferred.

Previous experience with tools/equipment needed for apartment make ready duties preferred.