Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Entry-level to six months of general custodial or maintenance experience.
• Beginning-level understanding of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment applicable to the job.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents to exchange information and give or receive work direction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electric cart.
• Ability to travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
• Ability to independently lift and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 65 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills, including use of a PC or mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain grounds, amenities, building exteriors, the district office, pool, recreation areas, parking lots, and other areas around the community.
• Remove trash daily from grounds, office areas, homes, and the surrounding community perimeter.
• Clean and detail interior and exterior areas using general cleaning tools and equipment, keeping entryways, sidewalks, streets, and walkways free of debris, dust, leaves, and brush.
• Assist with snow shoveling on sidewalks and main entry areas where applicable.
• Help prepare make-ready units by removing trash from vacant homes, performing touch-up painting, and completing general cleaning.
• Assist with physical tasks, including carrying and removing abandoned furniture, tools, appliances, and other equipment.
• Assist with repairs, replacement, and installation of window and door screens, light bulbs, and other fixtures.
• Clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Assist Service Technicians as needed.
• Perform minor interior and exterior touch-up painting and caulking.
• Clean air-conditioning vents and replace air filters and smoke detectors.
• Perform additional routine cleaning and maintenance as requested, needed, or directed.
• Report maintenance concerns about homes, the community, or common areas to management.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company procedures and policies.
• Follow safe work practices for trades, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and elevated surfaces.
• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive bonus program
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• 80 hours of paid vacation per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 30 days of full-time employment