Southern Management Companies

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Southern Management Companies  •  Silver Spring, MD (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

Maintain the overall curb appeal, cleanliness, and appearance of the community by performing groundskeeping duties, trash removal, and exterior maintenance. Complete minor repairs throughout the property, assist with snow and ice removal as needed, and carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support the safe and efficient operation of the community.
 
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We're seeking a Grounds Person with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you will ensure that the physical asset is maintained in good condition and that everything is clean and sanitary. In addition, the Grounds Person is responsible for keeping an inventory of all cleaning supplies and submitting requests when supplies get low.
 
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
  • Maintain cleanliness of all community common areas in accordance with internal quality control standards
  • Ensure that sidewalks, parking areas, and building interiors are free of trash and debris
  • Perform daily audits of community grounds and report findings to management
  • Assist with apartment turnover process, as needed
  • Test smoke detectors in all vacant apartments
  • Maintain positive relationships with all team members and customers
  • Contribute to community/company engagement efforts
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Ability to communicate in written form
  • Ability to understand and follow directions
  • Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds
 
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED

What we are looking for:

Maintain the overall curb appeal, cleanliness, and appearance of the community by performing groundskeeping duties, trash removal, and exterior maintenance. Complete minor repairs throughout the property, assist with snow and ice removal as needed, and carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support the safe and efficient operation of the community.
 
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We're seeking a Grounds Person with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you will ensure that the physical asset is maintained in good condition and that everything is clean and sanitary. In addition, the Grounds Person is responsible for keeping an inventory of all cleaning supplies and submitting requests when supplies get low.
 
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
  • Maintain cleanliness of all community common areas in accordance with internal quality control standards
  • Ensure that sidewalks, parking areas, and building interiors are free of trash and debris
  • Perform daily audits of community grounds and report findings to management
  • Assist with apartment turnover process, as needed
  • Test smoke detectors in all vacant apartments
  • Maintain positive relationships with all team members and customers
  • Contribute to community/company engagement efforts
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Ability to communicate in written form
  • Ability to understand and follow directions
  • Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds
 

Pay Rate:


$18.00 - $19.06

of Benefits:

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Southern provides:
  • A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
  • Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
  • Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution
  • Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
  • Continuing Education
You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Southern Management Companies

About Southern Management Companies

Southern Management Companies – a privately held real estate firm – owns and manages 24,000 apartment-homes, office centers, and a ski resort –all in the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1965, Southern employs more than 1,200 people.

Southern Management Companies is the recent recipient of four regional awards: The Maryland Performance Excellence Award, Washingtonian Magazine’s "Great Places to Work,” Baltimore Sun’s “Top Work Places” and Baltimore Magazine’s “Best Places to Work.”

At Southern Management people come first. We are proud to be a champion for Fair Housing and an Equal Opportunity Employer – with a long-standing commitment to valuing the diversity of our residents and team. Through our volunteer initiatives we give back to the greater community by donating our time, efforts and money to various scholarship, health, housing and education initiatives.

Southern offers career advancement through its culture of career development and continuous learning, both on-the-job and through our Corporate University. Our compensation packages offer competitive pay rates and full benefits to full-year team members.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Year Founded
Unknown
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