Groundskeeper

Inspire Communities•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall exterior appearance, cleanliness, and curb appeal of the community. This position focuses on landscaping, grounds maintenance, trash removal, and common area upkeep to ensure the community meets Inspire Communities’ standards for cleanliness, safety, and presentation. The Groundskeeper works collaboratively with the Community Manager and Maintenance Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment for residents and guests.

Requirements

Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions for extended periods.
Basic knowledge of landscaping, lawn care equipment, and exterior property maintenance.
Basic understanding of general maintenance or handyman tasks, or the ability to be trained in minor repair work.
Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high community standards.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be courteous, pleasant, and cooperative with co-workers, residents, and the public.
Must possess a current, valid driver’s license from the state where the community is located.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, stooping, and prolonged standing.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Six months to one year of landscaping, groundskeeping, or property maintenance experience preferred.
Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Pick up trash and debris throughout the community daily.
Assist the Community Office with distribution of resident notices, letters, and community communications as needed.
Maintain community cleanliness including streets, common areas, vacant sites, and amenities.
Mow grass, edge sidewalks and driveways, trim shrubs, and maintain landscaping beds.
Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and seasonal landscaping.
Remove leaves, branches, and storm debris as needed.
Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including snow removal, salting sidewalks, and winterizing exterior areas as applicable.
Power wash sidewalks, community buildings, and common areas as needed.
Maintain irrigation systems including monitoring timers and reporting issues.
Assist with maintaining streetlights and exterior lighting by reporting outages or replacing bulbs as directed.
Paint curbs and exterior common elements as assigned.
Maintain community guidelines by reporting exterior appearance violations to the Community Manager.
Clean and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
Support community events by assisting with setup and breakdown of outdoor areas.
Assist the Maintenance Technician with exterior projects and minor maintenance tasks as directed, including basic handyman work such as small repairs, painting, or equipment upkeep.
Perform other duties as assigned.