Groundskeeper

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to join our team. As a Groundskeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the aesthetic appeal and safety of our properties. Your responsibilities will include landscaping, lawn care, and regular maintenance of outdoor spaces to ensure they are clean, tidy, and inviting for residents and guests. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outdoor work, with the ability to handle a range of physical tasks while adhering to safety protocols. You will be responsible for managing our grounds, which may include gardens, pathways, and communal areas. A keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic are essential, as you will be ensuring that all areas are well-kept and in excellent condition. Additionally, your contributions will help enhance the overall image of our properties, making them more attractive to prospective renters. If you are enthusiastic about landscaping and outdoor maintenance and enjoy working with a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position where your efforts will directly contribute to the quality of living within our community.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years or more of skilled grounds care and outdoor work
• General knowledge of all aspects of machine and small engines for care and sprinklers
• Working knowledge of tools
• Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Ability to multitask
• Self-starter
• Extensive interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work with technology, not limited to maintenance software and machinery
• Be able to perform manual labor in the elements
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Background check and drug screen upon offer of employment

Expectations:

• Adhere to and contribute to the company’s philosophy, values, and culture
• Maintain a professional and clean appearance as you represent the business image & reputation as an employee
• Provide outstanding customer service and interactions
• Ability to adhere to the highest level of professional standards
• Ability to follow the directions of management
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time
• Help with some maintenance tasks required for 2 people at times
• Paint and pressure wash exterior parts of the property
• Demonstrate dependability by being on-site on time, staying throughout the shift, and maintaining a steady work routine throughout the shift

Specific Job Tasks & Duties:

• Complete service tickets for specific clean-ups of care and log all work orders legibly and accurately in a timely manner on paper and in the computer system
• Clock-in & clock-out at the office or with the work phone if provided
• Be accessible with the work phone and have GPS activated for safety and accountability when on and off the property and using company vehicles and trailers rented or owned by the apartments for on and off-site jobs
• Prepare apartments by following established turnover processes to ensure spaces are ready for new residents on the exterior walks and the removal of items
• Professionally interact with residents
• Help load and unload materials with the Head of Maintenance, any time more than one person may be required for a job to be completed safely and efficiently
• Install, repair, and remove sprinklers, but not limited to these
• Complete minor carpentry and tool repairs, including exterior doors, sprinkler heads, tree and shrub planting, or removal
• Light sprinkler repairs
• Completes some exterior painting or staining projects
• Grounds maintenance, including but not limited to daily garbage clean up, weekly trash bag replacement, landscaping, lawn mowing and fertilizing, weed killer and watering, snow clearing of walkways and parking lot, ice melt application, etc.
• General security and monitoring of the property for the residence. If trespassing, people need to be asked to leave for the safety and cleanliness of the property
• General exterior maintenance and knowledge of building and property
• Inspection of vehicles and parking passes for residents to keep in compliance with leases and rules of the property
• Occasional unit, laundry, toilet room cleaning, and trash removal 

General Job Tasks and Duties:

• Upkeep grounds, including landscaping, bulk trash removal, and snow removal
• Pet waste removal before mowing and maintaining waste bags for use on the property
• Manage and solve issues promptly
• Foster positive relationships and interactions with residents, applicants, vendors, contractors, team members, and community members
• Run errands, pick up materials, and coordinate with vendors and travel between properties
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, and work in tight spaces
• Ability to climb ladders and work from varying heights using various kinds of machinery
• Good physical condition and strength, ability to lift 80 lbs. unassisted
• Maintain and run machinery with proper training and safety

Work Schedule: Full-time

Wage: $20-22/hr. DOE

Call A2Z Personnel in Hamilton (406) 363-0723 or Stevensville (406) 777-1662 for information regarding this position or to ask about our benefits, which includes health coverage, retirement savings, and personal paid time off.

A2Z Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for job performance. The agency provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

For more information view the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster and Americans with Disabilities Act Notice or visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants.