Groundskeeper

Panther Residential Management LLC•Maitland, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the cleanliness, appearance, and curb appeal of the community, helping create a welcoming environment for residents and prospects. The role ensures that grounds, common areas, amenities, and vacant apartment exteriors are clean, safe, and well-maintained. The Groundskeeper also assists with minor maintenance tasks, apartment turns, and other property needs as directed. The position primarily works outdoors and regularly involves changing weather conditions, dirt, dust, landscaping materials, cleaning chemicals, and moderate noise. The role requires walking the property for extended periods, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and operating hand tools, power equipment, and cleaning equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous groundskeeping, janitorial, landscaping, maintenance, or apartment community experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment, hand tools, and property maintenance practices.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and attractive community.
Ability to prioritize work and complete assignments efficiently.
Ability to identify maintenance and safety concerns.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to communicate professionally with residents and coworkers.
Reliability, initiative, and accountability.
Ability to follow company policies and safety procedures.
Ability to walk the property for extended periods; stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach; and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous groundskeeping, janitorial, landscaping, maintenance, or apartment community experience.

Responsibilities

Walk the property daily to remove litter, debris, pet waste, and other refuse from grounds and common areas.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of sidewalks, breezeways, parking areas, landscaped areas, dumpster enclosures, and amenity spaces.
Empty trash receptacles throughout the community and help maintain curb appeal.
Report conditions that negatively affect the appearance or safety of the community.
Remove trash and abandoned belongings from vacant apartments before the make-ready process.
Clean and organize storage areas, maintenance shops, and other designated workspaces.
Assist the maintenance team with apartment turns, including light cleaning and preparation as assigned.
Complete minor maintenance and service tasks as assigned.
Inspect amenities, gates, fencing, and common areas for cleanliness, damage, or safety concerns.
Assist with seasonal property projects, preventive maintenance activities, and special community events as needed.
Interact professionally and courteously with residents, guests, vendors, and coworkers.
Respond promptly to resident concerns by addressing issues within the role's scope or notifying the appropriate team member.
Distribute resident notices and communications as requested.
Follow company safety policies and OSHA requirements, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Safely operate hand tools, power equipment, and other maintenance equipment.