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 help make apartment communities a great place to live. This hands-on role focuses on keeping the property in good working order and maintaining its exterior appearance while providing friendly, professional service to residents. The position may assist the Maintenance staff with other projects and perform other related duties as assigned. The role operates in a professional office environment and regularly requires travel outdoors between properties in varying weather conditions. The employee may need to travel up to 10% of the time. Compensation is $16.15–$19.00; the amount offered may vary based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and collective bargaining coverage.

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 and ideas.
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods and ascend and descend staircases, ladders, or step stools.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, occasionally, frequently, and constantly as described in the posting.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and work outdoors between buildings in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintain the property landscape and exterior appearance, including cleaning driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and other public areas.
Maintain property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas.
Remove snow and clean pools or perform routine pool maintenance.
Address residents’ concerns and maintenance needs in a friendly and professional manner.
Assist the Maintenance staff with other projects as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.
Follow Cushman & Wakefield uniform and professional appearance standards.
Follow safety procedures and 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 including pet insurance and pre-tax spending accounts.
Early access to pay.
Company discounts with major retailers and service providers.
Personal and professional development resources, including LinkedIn Learning.
Employee Assistance Program and counseling services.
Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.