Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Fort Worth, TX

6h • 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, supporting apartment make-ready work, completing preventive maintenance, documenting work, communicating with residents and colleagues, and maintaining property safety and cleanliness standards. The position is based on site and includes outdoor work with exposure to the elements. A flexible schedule is required, with weekday, night, and weekend hours as needed.

Requirements

• Able to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• May be required to push or pull items, reach overhead, bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Able to use hand and finger dexterity to grasp tools.
• Able to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
• Able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and detect sounds that may indicate issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• May occasionally need to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Able to operate maintenance tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Able to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.
• Able to work on site outdoors, with exposure to the elements, and potentially in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous areas.
• Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed.

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 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 promote resident well-being.
• Maintain property grounds and cleanliness, 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.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed