Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Clarksville, IN

23d • 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 cleaning and landscaping, assisting with make-ready preparation, preventive maintenance, maintaining property safety and cleanliness, and communicating maintenance needs and work status. This is an onsite position with outdoor exposure and a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends 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 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 through phone or computer, and to detect sounds indicating potential 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 equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.
• A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned grounds work, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, clearing 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 to help avoid issues and maintain property quality.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate status updates and explanations to residents, team members, and supervisors.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and keep the shop organized.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to maintain the property effectively.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness, 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 as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage 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.
• Monthly bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED