Groundskeeper - Birwood Heights - San Antonio, TX

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We are seeking a Grounds Keeper who will be responsible for.......

Job Summary:

The Porter/Groundskeeper is responsible for daily maintenance and care of landscaping tools and equipment (blower pressure washer etc.) and notifying the supervisor concerning issues related to grounds that would be handled by the landscaping vendor. He/she is responsible for keeping the exterior and common areas of the property clean on a daily basis. The Porter/Groundskeeper also helps with cleaning make-ready units and assisting the maintenance team as needed. The supervisor may assign additional duties as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the appearance of all property including the community office model apartment amenity areas etc. meets or exceeds Valiant Residentials standards at all times.
• Assist the team by offering support for community functions.
• Pick up litter daily.
• Sweep/blow breezeways.
• Clean areas around dumpsters.
• Clean out vacant apartments.
• Clean mail room pool areas laundry room etc.
• Assist with pool maintenance.
• Water plants as needed.
• Maintain the sprinkler system.
• Use insecticides fertilizers and herbicides as needed.
• Mow and trim lawns.
• Reseed lawns and replant if necessary.
• Properly stake trees.
• Correctly prune trees and shrubs.
• Weed lawns and all other planted areas.
• Make drainage corrections.
• Replace breezeway light bulbs.
• Assist with distributing notices.
• Assist in make-readies and other maintenance work as directed

• Minimum one year of full-time related experience.
• Willingness to perform all required tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of work safety habits.
• Ability to professionally represent the company.
• Maintain a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Able to work on call (as necessary and/or when an emergency arises) and extended hours (including after-hours and weekends).
• Attention to detail - meticulous.
• Ability to organize & prioritize work.
• Social skills to interact with residents.
• Self-motivated; ability to work individually and on a team.
• Any other projects as directed.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit stand climb stoop and remain at a desk for a period of up to 8 hours or more if needed.
• Must be able to walk the property for a period of up to 8 hours (or more) in various weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs for purposes of showing properties to prospective tenants.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.

Benefits:

• 3 Medical Plans to choose from (1 plan is free to team members)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance (free to team members)
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Ancillary plans for purchase
• 401k plan with Company match

Time Off:

• PTO (personal time off)
• Sick Time
• Floating Holidays (2 per year)
• Your Birthday off with pay

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