Groundskeeper - Watervue

Greystar•Lake Charles, LA

7d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper ensures the physical aspects of the community are maintained and that standards are met for the grounds, amenities, and overall curb appeal. The role also provides support to service team members. Responsibilities include inspecting the community and removing litter, debris, and pet droppings; clearing trash from vacant apartments and maintaining storage areas; completing minor and routine service requests; and assisting with apartment make-ready work. The Groundskeeper also changes locks according to property policy, checks pool-area gates for proper operation and compliance with codes and safety standards, distributes resident communications, reports hazards, and provides respectful customer service. The role requires following safety and risk-management policies, participating in safety meetings and training, and promptly reporting accidents and incidents. A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart on the property. The position involves standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, reaching, carrying objects, and crawling in confined areas. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee must be able to handle up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Occasional or regular travel may be required to assist other properties or attend training and business meetings. The schedule is flexible and includes taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The hourly pay range is $14.50–$15.00.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods, and to bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet.
Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Inspect the community throughout the day and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings to keep common areas and amenities neat.
Remove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments before make-ready work, transfer trash to the dumpster or storage area, and clean and maintain storage areas.
Complete assigned minor and routine service requests and assist the make-ready specialist with apartment turns.
Change locks according to property policy and ensure pool-area gates function in accordance with codes and safety standards.
Distribute notices and communications to residents as needed.
Notify appropriate supervisors of observed hazards or potentially dangerous situations.
Treat residents and others respectfully, answer resident questions, and respond sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings, complete required safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits, including free basic employee-only medical coverage.
Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; birthday off after one year of service; additional vacation accrual with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount terms and unit availability.
Six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter.
401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after six months of service.
Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000, including adoption or surrogacy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Onsite roles may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.