Groundskeeper

RPM Living • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, and parking lots at multifamily properties. The role includes general groundskeeping, cleaning breezeways and common areas, basic landscaping, assisting with make-ready unit preparation, and carrying out preventive maintenance. The Groundskeeper also documents maintenance activities, communicates with residents and colleagues, reports supply needs, collaborates with maintenance teams and contractors, and helps maintain property safety, cleanliness, and overall condition. This is an on-site role involving outdoor work and exposure to the elements. A flexible schedule is required, with weekday, night, and weekend hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, and bend, stoop, or kneel as required.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and detect sounds such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment 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 includes weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• Successful completion of a background check, as required by local, state, and federal requirements.

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, blowing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
• Clean breezeways by 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 potential issues and maintain property quality.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors, 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 standards, helping ensure regulatory compliance and resident well-being.
• Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the property, deliver notices to apartments, and perform interior and exterior painting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage 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
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, and health, wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts
• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community
• Monthly bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed