Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Spring, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, and parking lots of multifamily properties. The role includes keeping the property clean and in good condition, completing basic landscaping, supporting make-ready preparation, and carrying out preventive maintenance. The Groundskeeper documents maintenance activities, communicates with residents and colleagues, reports supply needs, and collaborates with maintenance teams and contractors. This onsite position involves outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access different areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, bend, stoop, or kneel, and use hand and finger dexterity to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens; hear and understand verbal communications and detect sounds such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors with exposure to the elements and, as needed, in confined spaces, at heights, and in potentially hazardous areas.
• A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned grounds work, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, clearing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
• Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Perform basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist with make-ready unit preparation, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready work.
• Conduct proactive preventive maintenance to help avoid potential issues and maintain property quality.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors, including providing status updates and explanations of work.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and keep the shop organized.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to support property maintenance.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness and help ensure compliance with regulations and resident well-being.
• Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the property, deliver notices to apartments, and perform interior and exterior painting as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed