Groundskeeper - Aidan - Kyle, TX

Valiant Enterprises•Kyle, TX

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper to care for landscaping tools and equipment, keep the property's exterior and common areas clean, and notify a supervisor about grounds issues that should be handled by the landscaping vendor. The role also helps clean make-ready units and supports the maintenance team as needed. The supervisor may assign additional duties. The Groundskeeper maintains the appearance of the property—including the community office, model, apartments, and amenity areas—to meet or exceed company standards. Duties include daily litter pickup; sweeping or blowing breezeways; cleaning dumpster areas, vacant apartments, mail rooms, pool areas, and laundry rooms; and assisting with pool maintenance. Landscaping work includes watering plants, maintaining sprinkler systems, applying insecticides, fertilizers, and herbicides as needed, mowing and trimming lawns, reseeding and replanting, staking trees, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding planted areas, and correcting drainage. The role may also replace breezeway light bulbs, distribute notices, assist with community functions, and support make-readies and other maintenance work. The position requires walking the property in varying weather conditions and performing physical tasks such as climbing, stooping, and lifting. The employee must be available for on-call work when necessary and extended hours, including after-hours and weekends.

Requirements

At least one year of full-time related experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to interact effectively with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Willingness to perform all required tasks.
Knowledge of work safety habits.
Ability to professionally represent the company.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work on call when necessary or during emergencies, and to work extended hours, including after-hours and weekends.
Attention to detail and meticulousness.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Social skills to interact with residents.
Self-motivation and ability to work individually and as part of a team.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to sit, stand, climb, stoop, and remain at a desk for up to eight hours or more if needed.
Ability to walk the property for up to eight hours or more in various weather conditions.
Ability to climb stairs to show properties to prospective tenants.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain landscaping tools and equipment, including blowers and pressure washers.
Notify the supervisor about grounds issues that should be handled by the landscaping vendor.
Keep the property's exterior, common areas, and amenities clean and up to company standards.
Pick up litter daily, sweep or blow breezeways, and clean areas around dumpsters.
Clean vacant apartments and assist with make-ready units.
Clean the mail room, pool areas, laundry room, and other common areas.
Assist with pool maintenance.
Water plants as needed and maintain the sprinkler system.
Apply insecticides, fertilizers, and herbicides as needed.
Mow and trim lawns; reseed lawns and replant as necessary.
Stake trees, prune trees and shrubs, weed planted areas, and correct drainage.
Replace breezeway light bulbs and assist with distributing notices.
Support community functions and assist the maintenance team with other work as directed.
Perform additional projects and duties as assigned.