Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, and parking lots of multifamily properties. The role includes cleaning and landscaping, assisting with make-ready preparation, carrying out preventive maintenance, documenting work, communicating with residents and colleagues, and helping ensure the property remains clean, safe, and in good condition. The position is based on site and involves working outdoors and using maintenance tools and mobile devices. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

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 and reach overhead as required.
• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel as required.
• Hand and finger dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and to detect sounds that may indicate issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.
• Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, such as picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas and trash rooms and chutes, clearing debris, and blowing or power washing parking areas and sidewalks.
• Clean breezeways, including removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping, 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 work.
• Carry out proactive preventive maintenance to help avoid potential issues and maintain property quality.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate with residents, team members, and supervisors, including providing status updates and explanations of ongoing work.
• 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, help ensure regulatory compliance, and support resident well-being.
• Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the property, deliver notices to apartments, and perform tasks such as interior and exterior painting.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available 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 programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.

What This Job Offers

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