Groundskeeper (Kalamazoo Properties)

Full Circle Communities•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the physical condition and appearance of two Full Circle Community properties in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. This position is responsible for ensuring the property is inspection-ready daily through exterior landscaping, trash management, and interior custodial duties. The role supports general property upkeep, seasonal weather tasks, and unit turnovers, working closely with the maintenance team to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. Full Circle Communities is driven by a mission to expand access to affordable housing and support thriving communities, believing housing is the foundation on which lives are built. Their person-centered approach goes beyond housing affordability through the provision of supportive services designed to help residents build stable, fulfilling lives.

Requirements

Knowledge of groundskeeping, landscaping, and custodial practices
Ability to operate basic hand and power tools safely
Attention to detail in identifying property maintenance and safety issues
Ability to work outdoors in various seasonal weather conditions
Basic communication skills to read maintenance forms, equipment manuals, and warning labels
High School diploma or GED required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to perform physical labor and grounds maintenance tasks safely

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in groundskeeping, janitorial work, or property maintenance
Familiarity with multi-family residential communities or apartment complex operations
MDARD Registered Applicator credential (or willingness to obtain) for commercial herbicide and pesticide application

Responsibilities

Walk the property daily to remove litter, debris, and pet waste from grounds, parking lots, and breezeways
Maintain landscaping by weeding, raking, blowing, pruning, and planting flowers or shrubs
Remove unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, trees, and downed limbs
Apply mulch, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with safety guidelines
Maintain playground surfaces, fences, and irrigation systems
Power wash sidewalks, building exteriors, and parking structures as needed
Perform seasonal upkeep, including snow and ice removal for sidewalks and main entrances, and apply salt or sand to prevent hazards
Ensure dumpster areas, trash chutes, and trash rooms are clean and free of loose debris
Break down large cardboard boxes and manage the removal of unauthorized bulk trash or furniture left near dumpsters
Clean and maintain common areas, including the leasing office, lobbies, clubhouse, laundry rooms, mail rooms, and fitness centers
Clean and organize the maintenance shop, storage rooms, and utility closets
Perform routine preventative maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and machinery
Perform "trash-outs" by removing abandoned furniture and debris from vacated apartment units
Complete final janitorial touch-ups in vacant units to ensure they are fully clean and ready for new resident move-ins
Assist the maintenance team with minor repairs, routine tasks, and moving heavy appliances or furniture
Distribute resident notices, newsletters, and flyers to individual apartment doors
Identify and report maintenance concerns, trip hazards, or necessary repairs to management immediately
Inspect exterior building lighting, breezeway lights, and parking lot fixtures during morning walks, reporting burned-out bulbs
Ensure all exterior doors and security gates are functioning and latching properly
Maintain proper storage of all cleaning chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides, ensuring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are accessible
Follow safety guidelines, including the use of protective equipment and OSHA standards