Groundskeeper

Liberty Military Housing • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper to perform routine cleaning and upkeep of grounds, buildings, amenities, and surrounding areas in a multi-family residential community. The role uses tools, machinery, and other equipment to complete work efficiently while delivering quality service and following company customer-satisfaction standards.

The position includes maintaining community grounds and common areas, removing trash, cleaning interior and exterior spaces, assisting with unit preparation and minor maintenance, and reporting repair concerns. The employee must follow applicable safety regulations and procedures and may travel to other work locations for work-related activities.

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, or residents to exchange information and give or receive work direction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electrical 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

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, district offices, pools, recreation areas, parking lots, and surrounding community areas.
• Remove trash daily from grounds, office areas, homes, and the surrounding community perimeter.
• Clean interior and exterior areas using general cleaning tools and equipment, including brooms, mops, vacuums, rakes, and blowers.
• Assist with snow shoveling of sidewalks and main entry areas where applicable.
• Help prepare make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant homes, touch-up painting, and general cleaning.
• Assist with physical tasks such as carrying and removing abandoned furniture, tools, appliances, and other equipment.
• Assist with repairs, replacement, and installation of window and door screens, lightbulbs, and other fixtures.
• Clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Assist Service Technicians when 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 property cleaning and maintenance as requested, needed, or directed.
• Report maintenance concerns involving homes, the community, or common areas to management.
• Comply with OSHA regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company standard operating procedures and policies.
• Follow safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemical handling, personal protective equipment use, ladder safety, and working from elevated surfaces.
• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to various work locations.

Benefits

• Platinum-level medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable premiums.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits, including free gym access and additional wellness programs.
• Annual boot allowance.
• Maintenance bonus incentives.
• Career growth opportunities and hands-on training.
• Life and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

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