Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, and parking lots of multifamily buildings. The role includes grounds and breezeway cleaning, basic landscaping, assistance with preparing make-ready units, preventive maintenance, and keeping the property clean, safe, and in top condition. The Groundskeeper documents maintenance activities, communicates with residents and coworkers, reports supply needs, maintains shop organization, and collaborates with maintenance staff, other departments, and contractors.

This is an on-site role that involves working outdoors and exposure to the elements. Work may also take place in confined spaces, at heights, or in potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, with weekday, night, and weekend hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Must be 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.
• Must have hand and finger dexterity and the ability to grasp tools.
• Must be able to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and to read computer screens.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and via 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 equipment.
• Must be able to operate maintenance tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Must be able to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.
• A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned grounds work, 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 make-ready unit preparation, 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 clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors, including providing work status updates and explanations.
• 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 on property maintenance.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness, support regulatory compliance, and promote resident well-being.
• Maintain property cleanliness and condition, deliver notices to apartments, and perform interior and exterior painting.
• Operate maintenance tools and equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed