Groundskeeper - (789)
Company: Thies & Talle
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title Groundskeeper Location Plymouth Ponds - Plymouth, MN
55442 US (Primary) Category Caretaking Job Type Part-time Job
Description Thies & Talle Management is now hiring a groundskeeper
to work at a quality housing community. Competitive salary with a
strong benefits package. SUMMARY: The Groundskeeper position is
responsible for maintaining the grounds of the property. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties or
tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change or
add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.
1. Cut lawns 2. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls
3. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove
damaged leaves, branches or twigs. 4. Sprays lawns, shrubs and
trees with fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides. 5. Rakes and
bags leaves. 6. Cleans grounds and removes litter. 7. Shovels snow
from walks and driveways. 8. Spreads salt on public passageways to
prevent ice build-up. 9. Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
10. Waters lawns and shrubs. 11. Repairs fences, gates, walls and
walks. 12. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts. 13. Sharpens
tools such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears. 14. Makes
minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader and snow
removal equipment. 15. Notifies supervisor of any resident safety
issues. 16. Interacts positively with residents to maintain good
communication and resident relations. SECONDARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. Accurately completes
paperwork such as service requests and timesheets. 2. Communicates
with management on changes, maintenance needs and tenant issues.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS To perform this position successfully, an
individual must be able to work within the following supervisory
relationships: The Groundskeeper position reports to the Property
Manager. The Groundskeeper does not supervise other employees. Job
Requirements QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this position
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.
Education and Experience: Some experience in housekeeping,
caretaking, or janitorial experience preferred. Language Skills:
Ability to understand written and verbal directions. Ability to
read and follow instructions on safety information for cleaning
supplies. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply,
and divide in all units of measure. Reasoning Ability: Needs to be
able to assess a situation based upon available date and
information and make timely and appropriate decisions. Other
Skills/Abilities/Specifications: This job requires self-motivation
and the ability to work independently. Needs ability to follow oral
and written instructions and prioritize job duties. Ability to give
attention to detail. PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE: Regular
attendance, reliability, and punctuality are needed to be available
to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, and
outside vendors during regularly scheduled office hours. The
success of the property and maintaining resident satisfaction and
filling apartments requires staff to be available at the
convenience of applicants and residents. Most buildings or
apartment communities managed by Management have small staffs and
employees must be able to assist other employees in job duties and
be available to respond to occasional property or tenant
emergencies. Must be available on evenings and weekends at
beginning and end of month to work on apartment turnovers to clean
and ready apartments from vacating residents for new occupants.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The working condition characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Must be able to
work in cramped position for extended periods of time, able to use
the full height of a ladder, and work with a variety of commercial
cleaning products, supplies, and solutions. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee works in indoor and outside
weather conditions, including inclement weather. The noise level of
the work environment is usually moderate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel;
crouch; crawl; climb stairs; and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb or
balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50
pounds and frequently push/pull heavy items such as refrigerators
and stoves, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers and manual shoveling.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee may
come in contact with former resident's apartments with poor
sanitation conditions, insects and rodents. REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS: Management will provide reasonable accommodations
to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in
connection with its application process, modifications or
adjustments to the work environment, and modifications or
adjustments that allow a disabled individual to have equal benefits
and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly
situated individuals without disabilities, unless doing so would
cause undue hardship. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED: Tools and equipment
listed are representative of those typically used; other tools and
equipment may be used as needed. Use of cleaning products and
equipment such as vacuum cleaners, brooms, and mops. Additionally,
employee may use snow removing equipment such as shovels and/or
snowblowers. Pay Rate: Type Per Hour Pay Rate: Low 16.00 Pay Rate:
High 16.00 PDN-993d60f5-b6a3-4834-b63f-08dae810e154
Keywords: Thies & Talle, Minneapolis , Groundskeeper - (789), Other , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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