Groundskeeper

We are looking for a talented, reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, detail-oriented Grounds Keeper/Porter to join our team at one of downtown Birmingham’s newest luxury apartment communities. This is the perfect entry level position for anyone looking to get into the industry with future growth possibilities within the community. In this position, you will report directly to the Property Manager with your main responsibility being to preserve the excellent condition and functionality of the community and grounds. As a groundskeeper, you will maintain the grounds and amenities for the exterior and curb appeal of buildings, leasing offices, parking lots, and other community buildings.

The ideal candidate will be a jack-of-all-trades, with knowledge of maintenance task such as; lawn care, cleaning, basic tool use, and some knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc. To excel in this position, you must be a professional individual with outstanding problem-solving skills, exceptional communication with management, residents and prospective residents and superior organizational skills.

Grounds Keeper/Porter Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues
• Keep the community clean and pristine inside and out daily
• Inspecting property throughout the day and picking up any trash littering the grounds.
• Implementing a weekly/bi-weekly lawn care routine and perform cutting of the lawn, edging, weeding and sprucing up areas of pine straw/mulch as needed
• Replace light bulbs in common area as needed
• Assist with apartment make readies as requested, such as trash in vacant units, caulk, check appliances & smoke detector, replace parts, etc.
• Replace air filters as scheduled for all occupied apartments
• Cleaning of all Amenities, hose down area, pick-up trash, straighten chairs, etc.
• Perform light painting duties as directed
• Deliver notices & flyers to residents as needed
• Perform general maintenance tasks including but not limited to; grounds cleaning/landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
• Other responsibilities as may be determined by management

Grounds Keeper/Porter Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Building maintenance, landscaping or relevant field is preferred but not required.
• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well- organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must represent the community with a professional appearance.
• Reliable Transportation

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Paid Holidays

PTO and Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Health Flexible Spending Account

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, AL 35233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location