Park Naturalist jobs in Gainesville, FL

Description

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. Supervisor may assign additional duties as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure property appearance meets or exceeds Valiant Residential’s standards at all times including community office, model, apartment, amenity areas, etc.
• Assist 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.
• Properly 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.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Minimum one-year 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 driver’s license and reliable transportation. 
• Able to work oncall (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 in order 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.