GROUNDSKEEPER - Bell Partners : Job Details

Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

+ Show respect for residents and community staff at all times, providing excellent customer service

+ Perform routine interior and exterior community maintenance as scheduled & requested; may include painting, snow/ice removal, gutter cleaning, replacing filters, working with trash compactor, etc.

+ Perform routine maintenance and repair on community equipment to include: plumbing, light bulb replacement, A/C maintenance, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repair

+ Respond to all repair requests and maintenance concerns from residents and staff

+ Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns as well as any hazardous conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor in a timely manner

+ Maintain resident privacy and receive proper authority prior to entering resident apartments

+ Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in a safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors

+ Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned

+ Work with vendors as instructed, such vendors for landscaping, painting asphalt, etc.

+ Must follow all safety/OSHA Requirements

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

+ Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Basic understanding and ability to repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry and mechanical systems -

+ Available to work days and evenings, weekdays, and weekends

+ Must demonstrate support of Bell Core Values

+ Must demonstrate ability to provide exceptional customer service

+ Must demonstrate ability to successfully work on a team

+ Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing

Education and Background:

+ Must be a minimum 18 years of age

+ High School degree or equivalent

+ 1-3 years previous maintenance experience desired preferably in a similar facility

+ HVAC, EPA and/or CPO certifications may be required in many communities, based on staffing levels

Requirements

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

Physical Requirements: See; View CRT Screen; Color Perception; Hearing/Listening; Clear Speech; Manual Dexterity; Walk; Bend; Reach; Lifting - 80 Pounds; Sit Stand.

Mental/Reasoning Requirements: Reading-Simple; Writing-Simple; Clerical; Basic Math Skills; Analysis/Comprehension Judgment/Decision Making

Work Environment: Shift work; Works Alone; Works with Others; Verbal Contact with Others; Face to Face Contact; Outside; Mechanical Equipment; Electrical Equipment; Moving Objects; High Places; Fumes/Odors; Hazardous Materials

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position.

About Bell Partners

Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.

Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!

Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recognize our responsibility to embrace and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) throughout all aspects and levels of our organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, workplace culture, and community engagement.