Groundskeeper-The Highbank
About The Position
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings at a multifamily residential apartment community. The role supports the maintenance and management teams with upkeep, cleaning, preparation of vacant units, and timely reporting and correction of maintenance and safety concerns. The position is based at The Highbank in Houston, Texas. A valid driver’s license may be required because the role may involve operating motorized and electric vehicles. A degree is not required; at least one year of groundskeeping experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Be neat, clean, and professional throughout the workday and whenever present at the community.
- Be able to perform the described tasks without seeking outside contractor assistance.
- Have strong communication skills for communicating with residents, coworkers, and senior management.
- Be able to contribute to and foster a team approach to serving residents and maintaining a successful community.
- Be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of groundskeeping tools.
- Be able to solve problems in practical situations and follow standardized procedures.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, using an appropriate combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver’s license, as the position may require operating motorized and electric vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of groundskeeping experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain grounds, amenities, building exteriors, the leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings.
- Remove trash from office areas and the apartment community perimeter daily.
- Assist in preparing market-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready work.
- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager with assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
- Assist with cleaning vacant apartments and/or models.
- Assist the Maintenance team with snow removal when applicable.
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, carpentry, and electrical problems.
- Report maintenance concerns involving available apartments, models, the clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Maintain the community’s curb appeal.
- Assist the management team with other assigned tasks.
- Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner and report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Learn and comply with company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
Benefits
- 15 paid vacation days
- 6 paid sick days
- 11 paid holidays
- Immediate eligibility for medical insurance
- Immediate eligibility for dental insurance
- Immediate eligibility for vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Short-term disability
- Basic life insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
