Groundskeeper

Overview

Liberty Military Housing – Own your passion for service!

At
Liberty Military Housing
,
(formally known as Lincoln Military Housing)
we’re here to serve those who serve our country by providing military families with comfortable, well-maintained homes in inviting communities across the United States. We take great pride in our highly trained team of professionals. With a blend of property management and military backgrounds, our employee-owners bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, along with unparalleled levels of empathy and understanding for our residents and one another.

Liberty Military Housing
is dedicated to helping our employees develop personally and professionally and provides an unprecedented 150+ hours of professional development annually to each employee-owner. Camaraderie and collaboration form the foundation of our culture. We put people first, honoring one another’s diverse experiences, ideas, and contributions to our shared success. We strive to bring out the best in each other so we can do outstanding work and positively impact the lives of military families.

We’re always looking for dedicated team members in a variety of roles to help create meaningful results that help us meet our company goals. We offer an excellent benefits package, training, development, and opportunities for advancement, so if you’re ready to grow your career, take a look at our current job openings and become an employee-owner at
Liberty Military Housing
.

A Day in the Life of a Porter/Groundskeeper:

As a Liberty Military Housing Porter/Groundskeeper
, you will perform routine cleaning and upkeep of grounds, buildings, amenities, and the surrounding areas in a multi-family residential community. Operates tools, machinery, and other equipment to complete tasks in an efficient manner. Your role requires the ability to effectively communicate, perform quality work in a safe manner, and deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.

Your Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors district office, pool, recreation areas, parking lots and other areas surrounding the community.
• Removes trash from grounds, office areas, homes, and the surrounding community perimeter on a daily basis.
• Details interior and exterior areas on a regular basis, using general cleaning tools and equipment (i.e. broom, mop, vacuum, rake or blower to keep entry areas, sidewalks, streets and walking areas clean of debris, dust, leaves and brush).
• May help with snow shovelling (where applicable) of sidewalks and other main entry areas.
• Assists in the preparation of make ready units including removal of trash from vacant homes (trash outs), touch up paint, and general cleaning prior to make-ready.
• Assists with various physical tasks as directed; carrying and removal of abandoned furniture, tools, appliances, and other equipment.
• Assists with repairs, replacement and installation of window and door screens, lightbulb and other fixtures.
• Helps clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Assists Service Technicians when needed.
• May perform minor interior and exterior touch up painting/caulking.
• Cleans air conditioning vents, replaces air filters, and smoke detectors.
• Performs any additional routine cleaning/maintenance on property as requested, as needed, or as directed.
• Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on homes, community and/or common areas to management.
• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment and LMH Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Understands and follows safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces. Performs any additional routine maintenance on property as requested by supervisor.

What You Need for Success:

• Entry level to 6 months of general custodial/maintenance experience.
• Beginning level understanding of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment applicable to job requirements.
• Communication and effective interaction with co-workers, managers, vendors or residents; sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle (valid license required).
• Basic computer skills preferred (PC/mobile device).
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
• Ability to independently lift/carry supplies or equipment up to 65 lbs.
• May require use of a personal or company vehicle, or electrical cart.
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  What We Provide You:

Liberty offers a wide range of insurance options and benefit programs. Our benefits take into consideration everything from career development to family matters, health and wellness, and we are committed to doing everything we can to offer you quality benefits and health-care coverage. In addition, we offer competitive compensation and generous paid time off.