Groundskeeper

Overview

The Groundskeeper/Janitorial Attendant keeps Emerald Estates’ amenities and common areas clean, safe, and well maintained. The role is a blend of housekeeping and groundskeeping. Indoors, this includes the pool area, fitness center, tot lot, community restrooms, management office, and guardhouse. Outdoors, it includes common areas, roadways, monument walls, and lakes throughout the community.

The Groundskeeper provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Janitorial

• Clean and restock community restrooms, including floors, toilets, sinks, mirrors, paper goods, and soap
• Clean the fitness center daily, including glass doors, windows, floors, trash, and gym equipment
• Clean the main guardhouse, including the bathroom, floors, counters, windows, and sliding doors
• Clean the management office, kitchen and floors

Pool and amenities

• Clear trash and debris from the pool area and parking lot first thing each morning
• Straighten and wash pool furniture and wipe down tables
• Clean pool gutters and skim the pool as needed
• Clean the pool fence, tot lot, and water fountain
• Clean the pool deck

Grounds

• Pick up trash throughout the common areas and roadways, including trash that collects under hedges and plants
• Use an electric blower to clear pool decks, walkways, and debris. PPE must be used.
• Light pressure cleaning of walkways, walls, and other surfaces as needed. PPE must be used.
• Clean monument walls, building exteriors, mailboxes, street signs, and utility boxes
• Spray the pool deck and walkways for weeds, and water potted plants
• Remove debris along the lakes
• Assist with clearing storm drains and gutters, and with emergency cleanup after storms
• Minor paint touch-ups on walls, doorways, and curbs
• Collect fallen tree branches or Palm fronds in front of each sub-division for landscaping pick up, as needed

General

• Complete the daily, weekly, and monthly checklist and any work orders assigned by the Property Manager or the Board of Directors
• Proactively identify and report areas of concern, such as dry turf, dead plants, damage, or safety hazards
• Clean and maintain golf carts and assigned equipment
• Track supply inventory and help order supplies as needed
• Minor maintenance, as needed, such as light bulb replacement and ac filter replacement
• Follow all safety precautions and procedures
• Prepare property for extraordinary weather conditions (hurricanes, severe storms, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• OSHA Certification a plus
• Basic knowledge and understanding of irrigation, pest control, and landscaping.
• Knowledge and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) required

Skills and Abilities

• Operate mechanical and electrical machinery/equipment (i.e. blowers, power washer, etc.)
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills to help create effective customer-focused relationships with all levels within the organization.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, use time effectively based on key priorities, and understand directives given.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of spoken and written.
• Basic command of computer hardware/software is required
• Position may require a valid Driver’s License.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work under pressure, maintain composure and utilize good judgement during emergency/difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to properly utilize gas or electric powered equipment and follow all required safety procedures
• Ability to:
• work in an upright standing position for long periods of time
• crawl in small and tight spaces
• work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain).
• walk and climb stairs
• stoop and bend
• Extensive use of fingers for typing and visual use of the computer monitor.
• Handle, grasp, feel objects and equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property is required to meet the job functions.
• Repeat various motions with wrists, hands and fingers.
• Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms.
• May be required to perform work outdoors during all seasons
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above ground level.
• Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends if needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Castle is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time based on organizational needs. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason.