Groundskeeper

RPM Living•Austin, TX

6d•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 outdoor work and requires a flexible schedule, with hours that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed. The position is based on site and may involve exposure to the elements, confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas. The position is also associated with Apartment Maintenance, Porter, or Housekeeper job titles.

Requirements

One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various 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; ability to hear and understand communications and detect sounds such as machinery noises or alarms.
May occasionally need to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
Ability to operate maintenance tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
Ability to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.
Ability to work on site outdoors with exposure to the elements and, as needed, in confined spaces, at heights, and in potentially hazardous areas.
Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, blowing 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 preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready.
Conduct proactive preventive maintenance to help avoid potential issues and maintain property quality.
Document maintenance activities and communicate status updates and explanations of work to residents, team members, and supervisors.
Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.
Collaborate with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to support property maintenance.
Assess property safety and cleanliness standards, helping ensure compliance with regulations and resident well-being.
Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the property grounds, deliver notices to apartments, and perform tasks such as interior and exterior painting.

Benefits

Weekly pay for associates working on site 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 (DEIB) initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
Discounted perks including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
Monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.