Groundskeeper - Cottages at Abbott Station

Avanti Residential•Zephyrhills, FL

15h

About The Position

The Groundskeeper/Porter is responsible for efficiently maintaining the physical appearance of the apartment community’s grounds, pools, and buildings. The role also responds to after-hours emergencies and has on-call responsibilities. The position is at Cottages at Abbott Station, a 176-unit community, and is scheduled Monday through Friday. The role requires maintaining a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees; communicating clearly with residents and responding to service requests and concerns promptly and professionally; and working independently with minimal supervision. Occasional travel to other Avanti Residential properties may be needed to assist sister communities. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications during resume screening must complete a 45-minute Wonderlic pre-employment assessment to proceed in the hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least 1 year of property maintenance experience preferred.
Maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees.
Communicate clearly with residents and respond to service requests and concerns in a timely, professional manner.
Use power and hand tools effectively and safely when completing maintenance tasks.
Have time-management skills to manage frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Work independently with minimal supervision; be accountable and self-motivated.
Pass a criminal background screening before employment.
Have a valid driver's license and up-to-date vehicle insurance, or reliable transportation.
Complete the required Wonderlic pre-employment assessment if minimum qualifications are met during resume screening.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of property maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of grounds and common areas.
Monitor the condition of the property and promptly correct unsafe or unclean conditions.
Assist maintenance staff in keeping the shop clean and orderly.
Participate in an ongoing community improvement plan and preventive maintenance program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Community and Service Manager.
Respond to 24-hour maintenance emergencies and fulfill on-call responsibilities.
Communicate with residents and respond to service requests and concerns in a timely, professional manner.
Travel to other Avanti Residential properties when needed to assist sister communities.

Benefits

Performance- and KPI-based annual or quarterly bonuses, depending on position.
Up to 40% apartment discount.
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
Generous paid time off policy.
Medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
4% company match for the 401(k).
Avanti Shares equivalent program for hourly employees, awarding a portion of company transactional profits, with returns increasing with tenure.
Avanti Cares Program for employees in financial need.
Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
Avanti Advisors Program to support new-hire onboarding.