Groundskeeper, Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is a member of the Maintenance staff who works directly with the Maintenance Supervisor and office staff to provide service to residents and help maintain the property. The role focuses on the upkeep of the landscape and exterior appearance of the property, including public areas and amenities. The Groundskeeper may assist the Maintenance staff with other projects and perform other related duties as assigned. The role follows Cushman & Wakefield uniform and professional appearance standards and requires compliance with safety procedures and care of company tools and equipment. The position operates in a professional office environment and regularly involves travel outdoors between properties in varying weather conditions. The employee may need to travel up to 10% of the time. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, using stairs, ladders, or step stools, operating office machinery, and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects with force up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade, technical, or vocational school education.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to work evenings or weekends on call in case of an emergency.
Ability to take direction in English or Spanish.
Professional and courteous conduct.
Ability to identify and understand another person's speech.
Punctuality and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures.
Ability to read and understand written information.
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods, ascend and descend stairs, ladders, or step stools, and exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.

Responsibilities

Maintain the property's landscaping and exterior appearance.
Clean driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and other public areas.
Maintain flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas.
Remove snow and clean or routinely maintain pools.
Address residents' concerns and maintenance needs in a friendly and professional manner.
Assist the Maintenance staff with other projects as needed.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Follow uniform, professional appearance, and safety standards.
Safeguard company tools and equipment.

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off annually, prorated upon hire.
40 hours of sick time annually, prorated upon hire.
Two volunteer days annually.
12 or more company holidays annually.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with supplementary benefit options.
Pet insurance.
Pre-tax spending accounts.
Early access to pay.
Company discounts program.
Personal and professional development resources, including LinkedIn Learning.
Employee Assistance Program and counseling services.
Eligible employees may enroll in health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.