Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Dallas, TX

13d • $16 - $18 • 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 is based on site and involves outdoor work with exposure to the elements, as well as possible work in confined spaces, at heights, and in potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs.

The position includes routine groundskeeping, cleaning, basic landscaping, preventive maintenance, assistance with make-ready units, and maintaining property safety and cleanliness. The Groundskeeper documents maintenance activities, communicates updates to residents and colleagues, reports supply needs, and works with maintenance staff, other departments, and contractors.

RPM Living describes its compensation and benefits as including an anticipated pay range of $16–$18 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package. Benefits and programs mentioned include weekly pay for onsite associates, healthcare coverage for eligible full-time regular associates, employee assistance and wellness programs, a 401(k) with company match, professional development opportunities, paid time off, floating holidays, volunteer days, and discounted perks.

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.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, pests, and computer screens, and to hear and understand communications and detect sounds indicating potential issues.
• 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 such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays.

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, 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 help avoid issues and maintain 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, comply with regulations, and help 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 (DEIB) programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses.
• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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