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Preferred Apartment Communities · 2 months ago

Groundskeeper

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Preferred Apartment Communities is engaged in the operation of primarily Class A multifamily properties. The Groundskeeper/Property Monitor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and attractiveness of the community's common areas and grounds, ensuring they are in inspection-ready condition at all times.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper/Property Monitor maintains all common areas and grounds of the community in a clean, attractive condition

Keep property in "inspection-ready" condition at all times

Inspects the overall cleanliness of the community each morning, including all public and common areas

Keep streets and curbs free of debris and monitor throughout the day

Remove trash; ensure that all trash chutes are clean and smell fresh

Run the trash compactor every morning and throughout the day as needed. Keep pad area clean

Prepare for monthly landscaping "ground walks" paying special attention to grounds and picnic areas

Empty trash in all common areas, if applicable

Ensure the Leasing Office parking lot and front entrance are kept neat and clean at all times

Test pool/spa chemical levels and record readings on the record log daily

Neatly arrange pool furniture and sweep/clean decks as needed

Maintain a clean and orderly pump room

Keep grills in the picnic area clean and equipped with wire brushes. Replace lava rock as needed

Rake gravel in the picnic area regularly

Check the condition of hoses and nozzles in the car wash area as needed

Clean car vacuum as needed

Keep breezeways free of debris and cobwebs, and clean lights as needed

Keep building entrances clean

Remove snow and ice in inclement weather and keep sidewalks and building access free of hazards, as applicable

Assist Service Manager in various maintenance functions to ensure the smooth operation of the property

On occasion, you may be required to climb down into the trash compactor hopper to remove obstructions

Check the Leasing Office on regular basis for items to deliver to residents

Report any problems that need management attention

Must secure equipment in locked room at end of each day

Other projects and duties as requested

A complete clean and neat uniform must be worn when working on any PAC Property including nights and weekends, if applicable. Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times, according to PAC policy

Communicate with residents and prospects in a manner consistent with PAC's standards

Read and/or listen to resident requests/complaints

Receive resident complaints in a calm, open, and professional manner

Solve problems quickly, usually within 24 hours, or contact supervisor for immediate assistance

Deliver newsletters, correspondence, etc. to residents' apartment

Coordinate, set up, attend, and clean up after resident functions (food, tables, display areas, etc.) as requested by the General Manager

As part of your daily maintenance routine, you may be required to move appliances from one apartment unit to another apartment unit on opposite ends of the property. The appliance may have to be transferred by means of a hand truck up one to three flights of steps. These appliances will range in weight from 75 to well over 300 pounds

Commercial laundry rooms are equipped with single washing machines and/or stacked (double) clothes dryers which you will be required to move in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance. These machines range in weight from 120 to 300 pounds

On occasion, you may be required to move furniture from one model unit to another or move furniture items in a resident's apartment to accomplish certain repairs or to correct flood damage. This would require that you move items weighing several pounds to over 300 pounds

On occasion, you may be involved in repairs to the building structure. You may be required to move or transport several different building materials weighing several pounds to over 300 pounds

At certain times you will be required to perform maintenance on special equipment (i.e., exercise equipment, gas grills, golf carts, car washes, amenity areas, and security gates). All of these functions require different physical exertion and their weight depends on the particular equipment (usually in excess of 100 pounds)

You will be required to perform certain resident service functions or make upgrades to the apartment home. An example will be to install lighting or ceiling fans. Both duties would require the work to be done using step ladder while lifting