Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Spring, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, and parking lots of multifamily properties. The role includes keeping the property clean and in good condition, assisting with basic landscaping and preventive maintenance, and supporting make-ready preparation. The position is based on site and includes outdoor work with exposure to the elements. A flexible schedule may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as business needs require.

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, reach overhead, bend, stoop, or kneel, and use hand and finger dexterity to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens; hear and understand verbal communications and detect sounds 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.
• Ability to work on site outdoors with exposure to the elements and, as needed, in confined spaces, at heights, and in potentially hazardous areas.
• Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

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, blowing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
• 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 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.
• Conduct proactive preventive maintenance activities 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, comply with regulations, and support resident well-being.
• Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the property, deliver notices to apartments, and perform interior and exterior painting.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working on site 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 initiatives 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