Groundskeeper
About The Position
The Groundskeeper supports the appearance, safety, and cleanliness of the community by maintaining exterior grounds, common areas, and property amenities. The role helps create a welcoming environment for residents, guests, and team members while ensuring the property reflects company standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining a well-kept community. The Groundskeeper maintains cleanliness and hygiene across shared spaces and provides courteous, professional service to residents and team members. The position may assist the maintenance team with property turns, inspections, vacant-unit preparation, and light maintenance. It requires working outdoors in varied weather conditions and schedule flexibility, including weekends when necessary. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Previous groundskeeping, janitorial, or property maintenance experience is preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Comfort working with and around cleaning agents and equipment.
- Ability to follow direction, work independently, and manage assigned tasks.
- Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Schedule flexibility is required, including the ability to work weekends when necessary.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Personal standards of appearance and dress compatible with company standards.
- Demonstrated accountability, reliability, ownership, precision, resilience, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to learning and development.
- Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, empathy, respect, and a resident-centered environment.
Nice To Haves
- Light maintenance experience, including unit turns, is highly preferred.
- Snow removal and landscaping experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Complete requests in a timely manner and interact with residents to ensure their needs are met.
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of property grounds, walkways, parking areas, and common spaces.
- Perform routine landscaping tasks, including trash removal, sweeping, debris cleanup, and seasonal preparation.
- Assist with light maintenance duties, minor repairs, and preventative upkeep, including replacing air filters and minor touch-ups.
- Support the maintenance team with property turns, inspections, and preparation of vacant units as needed.
- Monitor exterior lighting and promptly report safety concerns or maintenance issues.
- Keep tools, equipment, and supplies organized and safe; assist with inventory control.
- Follow company safety guidelines and ensure compliance with property standards.
- Provide courteous, professional service to residents and team members and represent the community positively.
- Assist with snow removal or weather-related preparation as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.
Benefits
- 19+ days of paid time off.
- Customizable medical, vision, and dental options.
- Life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k).
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Paid leave and disability programs.
- Mental health resources, including counseling.
- Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance.
- Paid time to volunteer and matching of charitable donations.
- Learning and training programs.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Internal advancement opportunities.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
