Groundskeeper - Houston, TX

Valiant Enterprises•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper responsible for the daily maintenance and care of landscaping tools and equipment, notifying supervisors of grounds-related issues for the landscaping vendor, and ensuring the exterior and common areas of the property are kept clean daily. This role also involves assisting with cleaning make-ready units and supporting the maintenance team as needed, with potential for additional duties assigned by the supervisor. Valiant Residential is a property management leader with over 37 years of experience, known for its 'Valiant Spirit'—bold, innovative, and committed to excellence. The company fosters prosperous partnerships and long-term success, with a collaborative, integrity-driven team that makes a meaningful impact in the industry. Consistently ranked as a 'Top Place to Work,' Valiant Residential offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including free health insurance options and 401(k) matching, and ample career development opportunities in a collaborative and innovative culture.

Requirements

Minimum one year of full-time related experience.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively interact with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Willingness to perform all required tasks.
Demonstrate knowledge of work safety habits.
Ability to professionally represent the company.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Able to work on call (as necessary and/or when an emergency arises) and extended hours (including after-hours and weekends).
Attention to detail - meticulous.
Ability to organize & prioritize work.
Social skills to interact with residents.
Self-motivated; ability to work individually and on a team.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to sit, stand, climb, stoop, and remain at a desk for a period of up to 8 hours or more if needed.
Must be able to walk the property for a period of up to 8 hours (or more) in various weather conditions.
Must have the ability to climb stairs for purposes of showing properties to prospective tenants.
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure that the appearance of all property, including the community office, model, apartment, amenity areas, etc., meets or exceeds Valiant Residential’s standards at all times.
Assist the team by offering support for community functions.
Pick up litter daily.
Sweep/blow breezeways.
Clean areas around dumpsters.
Clean out vacant apartments.
Clean mail room, pool areas, laundry room, etc.
Assist with pool maintenance.
Water plants as needed.
Maintain the sprinkler system.
Use insecticides, fertilizers, and herbicides as needed.
Mow and trim lawns.
Reseed lawns and replant, if necessary.
Properly stake trees.
Correctly prune trees and shrubs.
Weed lawns and all other planted areas.
Make drainage corrections.
Replace breezeway light bulbs.
Assist with distributing notices.
Assist in make-readies and other maintenance work as directed.