Groundskeeper

Hawthorne Residential Partners•Durham, NC

16d

About The Position

Hawthorne Residential Partners is seeking a dependable, motivated, hands-on Groundskeeper to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of an apartment community’s exterior spaces. This entry-level role is suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and helping create a clean, welcoming community. The company offers hands-on learning and opportunities to develop skills and pursue a career path, including progression toward Maintenance Technician I. The role works Monday through Friday during standard office hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It may also involve an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasional support for resident events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance.
Valid driver’s license.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm in day-to-day work.
Willingness to learn and develop skills through hands-on training.
Customer-focused approach and commitment to providing excellent service.
Dependability.

Nice To Haves

One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Clean exterior areas of the property and pick up debris and trash.
Maintain sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.
Maintain community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations, keeping surrounding areas free of debris and large items.
Assist with light landscaping, including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering, as directed by the maintenance team.
Maintain pool decks, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and other outdoor amenities.
Assist with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior areas as needed.
Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed.
Keep shop and storage areas clean and organized to support inventory assessment.
Assist with preparing vacant apartments through light cleaning or debris removal as requested.
Distribute communications to residents’ doors.
Assist with seasonal tasks, including storm or snow preparation and cleanup.
Maintain professional relations with residents, coworkers, vendors, prospects, and company staff, and demonstrate a friendly and courteous attitude.
Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasionally support resident events, as needed.