Groundskeeper - Woodside East

Greystar Management Services•Bellevue, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodside East has an immediate opening for an entry-level Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper helps maintain the community’s physical condition and standards for its grounds, amenities, cleanliness, and curb appeal, while supporting the service team and providing excellent customer service. The role involves inspecting and maintaining common areas, removing litter and debris, handling trash and recycling, assisting with vacant-apartment make-ready work, completing minor routine service requests, and communicating with residents and supervisors. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, and may involve a flexible schedule, including evening, weekend, and holiday on-call work. The hourly range is $21.50–$23.00. The posting also describes housing discounts, monthly bonus incentives, and a broad benefits package; eligibility and availability may vary.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance; the posting also describes handling up to 25 pounds independently.
Ability to work outside in different elements and inside and outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including taking on-call shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of safe use of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous groundskeeping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect the community throughout the day, removing litter, debris, and pet droppings and keeping common areas and amenities neat.
Remove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments before make-ready work, transfer trash to the dumpster or storage area, and clean and maintain storage areas.
Complete assigned minor and routine service requests and assist the make-ready specialist with apartment turns.
Change locks in accordance with property policy and ensure pool-area gates work according to codes and safety standards.
Distribute notices and communications to residents as needed.
Inform appropriate supervisors of hazards or potentially dangerous situations.
Treat residents and others with respect, answer questions, and respond sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings, complete required safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
Maintain and inspect community spaces and entrances and exits throughout the day.
Remove debris and clean outdoor areas.
Pull out and return trash and recycling containers according to the scheduled pickup days and maintain sanitation in trash rooms.
Work with the property team to remove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments before make-ready work begins.

Benefits

Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, subject to applicable discount and unit availability.
Cell phone allowance.
Monthly bonus incentives; onsite roles may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
Low-cost or free basic employee-only medical coverage.
Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; additional vacation accrues with tenure, and a birthday day off is available after one year of service.
Paid sabbatical of six weeks after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter.
401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after six months of service.
Paid parental leave.
Lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000, including adoption or surrogacy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.