Groundskeeper (Apartment Community)

Atrium Management•Kissimmee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Management Company is seeking an ambitious Groundskeeper to join their maintenance team at the Champions Village Apartments community in Kissimmee. This role is ideal for individuals starting their maintenance careers or those with some certifications looking for more hands-on experience. The Groundskeeper will be responsible for property curb appeal, amenity upkeep, grounds cleanup, and trash removal. As skills develop, the role will expand to include HVAC troubleshooting, plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, minor drywall repairs, and other property tasks under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor. This is a hands-on position focused on maintenance, teamwork, and high-quality service.

Requirements

Must be dependable and arrive to work on-time for scheduled shifts.
Must like working with people and take pride in your work.
Required to maintain reliable transportation and communication (mobile phone) for business purposes.
Basic computer skills, including email.

Nice To Haves

Experience with property software (Appfolio, Yardi, etc) is a plus!
Ability to communicate with coworkers and residents in English and Spanish (early beginner levels or ability to use translate app may be considered).
Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow your career!
Maintains a service-oriented environment by exhibiting a professional appearance and positive attitude
Bi-lingual, advanced or fluent Spanish and English preferred. Portuguese is a plus, too!
Strives to perform maintenance duties in the most cost-effective manner
Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills
Some knowledge in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, masonry and appliance repairs and installation (dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, etc.)

Responsibilities

Walking property daily, recording and correcting deficiencies
Pressure washing grounds and buildings
Replace light bulbs (interior and exterior) as needed
Assist in picking up litter from grounds, common areas, and removing trash/debris from vacant units
Maintain a small amount of grounds (as needed between lawn/landscape service by 3rd party vendor)
Keep inventory & ensure that all keys are kept properly (in accordance with Miya's Law & the company's high standards for resident and staff safety)
Replace filters and clean air conditioning vents in apartment units on an as-needed basis
Perform HVAC troubleshooting, plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, minor drywall repairs and other interior repairs daily
Assist technicians with apartment make-readies (includes painting, repairs, cleaning, wall/sheetrock repair, lock changes, etc.)
Perform general, preventative and routine maintenance in the community
Ensure the completion of assigned service requests
Assist in the distribution of flyers and other materials
Handle 'on call' duties whenever needed; will carry a cell phone on a regular basis