Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Houston, TX

1d • 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 cleaning and landscaping, assisting with make-ready unit preparation, completing preventive maintenance activities, documenting work, communicating with residents and colleagues, and helping ensure property safety and cleanliness. The position is based on site, includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and requires 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, reach overhead, 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 via phone or computer, and to 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 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.
• Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

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, including 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 avoid potential issues and uphold property quality.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate clearly 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 condition, deliver notices to apartments, and perform tasks such as 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