Service Associate - Groundskeeper

Allied Orion Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Orion Group in Houston, TX seeks an entry-level Maintenance Associate to handle daily pool and grounds upkeep across the community. You will remove trash, maintain pool water balance, monitor equipment, and maintain logs.

This position offers on-the-job training with a High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certifications for pool operations as required by city/state are needed, and you will coordinate with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months stable employment in customer service or a related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.
• Entry level position with on-the-job training available.
• Must have city/state certifications/permits for pool operations.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash from office areas and common areas daily.
• Clean and maintain the pool daily and monitor chemical balance.
• Update pool logs/records and inspect pool area equipment.
• Check pool area gates for proper operation and security.
• Clean carpets in vacant and occupied units as directed.
• Water plants and grass; report irrigation issues to supervisor.
• Power wash as preventative maintenance as needed.
• Assist housekeeping with cleaning offices, grounds, and vacant apartments.

Skills

Customer service

On-the-job training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pool operations certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARYResponsible 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 apartmentsEXPERIENCE OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGESix (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 TRAININGDEGREES AND DIPLOMASHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPSEntry 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.JOB SUMMARYResponsible 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 apartmentsEXPERIENCE OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGESix (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 TRAININGDEGREES AND DIPLOMASHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPSEntry 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.