Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for upkeep of the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, and parking lots at multifamily properties. The role includes maintaining property cleanliness and appearance, performing basic landscaping and preventive maintenance, assisting with make-ready preparations, and supporting property safety and resident well-being. The position is based on site and requires working outdoors with exposure to the elements, with a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Manual 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 via phone or computer, and 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 as needed to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, and blowing or power washing parking areas and sidewalks.
• Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Perform basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation systems for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist in preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready work.
• Conduct 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, support regulatory compliance, and enhance resident well-being.
• Maintain property cleanliness and appearance, deliver notices to apartments, and perform 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