Groundskeeper

HOBAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC•Springfield, OR

20d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Coast Property Management is seeking a friendly, dependable, and hardworking part-time Groundskeeper to help keep Gateway Village in Springfield, Oregon, clean, attractive, and welcoming. The role is suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in property upkeep, and can work independently while supporting residents and the property team. The Groundskeeper inspects and maintains the grounds and buildings, handles daily litter and trash duties, supports curb appeal, and helps with pool care where applicable. The position also assists with maintenance work orders and apartment make-ready tasks, including painting, carpet cleaning, appliance repairs, and some plumbing and electrical work. Snow removal and after-hours emergency availability may be required when assigned. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Coast Property Management does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Able to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form using common sense.
Takes pride in keeping landscaping, grounds, and common areas clean, attractive, and welcoming.
Comfortable using basic landscaping tools and groundskeeping equipment and performing general property upkeep.
Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
Practices good safety habits.
Able to communicate with residents and maintain good working relationships with team members and contract laborers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems and various appliances.

Responsibilities

Inspect grounds and buildings regularly and notify management about safety or structural issues, faulty parts, or excessive wear.
Pick up trash daily throughout the community, including parking lots, fitness center, pool area, and leasing office.
Move trash and other items left outside the dumpster into the dumpster.
Maintain curb appeal, ensuring tour routes look exemplary at all times.
Clean and maintain the pool as directed, where applicable.
Distribute resident communications about events, pest control notices, newsletters, and other matters.
Assist with maintenance work orders in apartments and common areas.
Assist with make-ready procedures, including painting, carpet cleaning, appliance repairs, and some plumbing and electrical work.
Shovel snow, plow, and apply salt or ice melt as needed.
Be available or on-call for after-hours emergencies when assigned.