Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Oasis on Ella - Houston, TX 77014
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Service/MaintenanceJOB SUMMARY
Responsible for daily pool and grounds maintenance for an apartment community.
REPORTS TO: Community Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
SUPERVISES: None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
- Remove trash (i.e., papers, cup, cigarette/cigar butts, boxes, pet waste, etc.) from office areas and apartment community common areas daily.
- Clean and maintain pool daily. Monitor and maintain proper chemical balance of pool water. Update pool logs and/or records.
- Check gates to pool area for proper operation and ensure that they are always secured.
- Clean carpets in vacant and occupied units as directed by Lead Maintenance.
- Water property plants, flowers, and grass in between scheduled visits or in absence of lawn care contractor. Report any malfunctions of irrigation system to Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.
- Power washing as preventative maintenance.
- Trash removal from vacant units.
- Assist Housekeeper with cleaning office, grounds, common areas and vacant apartments
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
- Entry level position. On the job training is available.
- Must have certifications/permits required by the city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations).
SPECIFIC SKILLS/EQUIPMENT (but not limited to)
- Carpet/Steam cleaning machine/Wet-Dry Vacuum, preferred.
- Broom/rake and Leaf/Trash blowing machine.
- Pool chemical testing procedures and kits, preferred.
Previous experience with tools/equipment needed for apartment make ready duties preferred.

QualificationsCore

Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED is generally required.
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Experience: 1+ years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or general manual labor.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for 8+ hours, and work in extreme heat or cold.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with power tools and equipment (lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, chainsaws).
- Knowledge: Understanding of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation systems, and basic plant care.
- Certifications: While not always required, certifications in landscaping or pesticide application are beneficial.
Job-Specific Skills & Duties
- Property Maintenance: Cleaning vacant units, removing trash, and clearing snow/ice from walkways.
- Communication: Ability to read work orders and communicate with residents and supervisors.
- Safety: Knowledge of safety procedures for handling chemicals and operating machinery.
- Reliability: Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, or during emergencies.