Groundskeeper

Liberty Military Housing • Fort Lewis, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is hiring a Porter/Groundskeeper to perform routine cleaning and upkeep of the grounds, buildings, amenities, and surrounding areas of a multifamily residential community. The role uses tools, machinery, and other equipment to complete work efficiently and safely while providing service in accordance with the company’s customer satisfaction standards.

The position includes daily trash removal, cleaning and detailing interior and exterior areas, maintaining community spaces, and supporting make-ready preparation and minor maintenance tasks. The Groundskeeper reports maintenance concerns to management, follows safety procedures and applicable regulations, and may travel to different work locations.

Requirements

• Entry-level to six months of general custodial or maintenance experience.
• Beginning-level understanding of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment applicable to the job.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents to exchange information and give or receive work direction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electric cart.
• Ability to travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
• Ability to independently lift and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 65 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills, including use of a PC or mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain grounds, amenities, building exteriors, the district office, pool, recreation areas, parking lots, and other areas around the community.
• Remove trash daily from grounds, office areas, homes, and the surrounding community perimeter.
• Clean and detail interior and exterior areas using general cleaning tools and equipment, keeping entryways, sidewalks, streets, and walkways free of debris, dust, leaves, and brush.
• Assist with snow shoveling on sidewalks and main entry areas where applicable.
• Help prepare make-ready units by removing trash from vacant homes, performing touch-up painting, and completing general cleaning.
• Assist with physical tasks, including carrying and removing abandoned furniture, tools, appliances, and other equipment.
• Assist with repairs, replacement, and installation of window and door screens, light bulbs, and other fixtures.
• Clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Assist Service Technicians as needed.
• Perform minor interior and exterior touch-up painting and caulking.
• Clean air-conditioning vents and replace air filters and smoke detectors.
• Perform additional routine cleaning and maintenance as requested, needed, or directed.
• Report maintenance concerns about homes, the community, or common areas to management.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company procedures and policies.
• Follow safe work practices for trades, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and elevated surfaces.
• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive bonus program
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• 80 hours of paid vacation per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 30 days of full-time employment

What This Job Offers

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