Groundskeeper

Property Name:

How you’ll make an impact:

• Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming community for our residents, prospects, and team members.
• As a Groundskeeper, you play an important role in maintaining the overall appearance and curb appeal of the property.
• Support the maintenance and office teams by keeping the community clean, identifying potential maintenance or safety concerns, and assisting with projects as needed.
• Take pride in ensuring residents are proud to call our community home.

What you’ll do:

• Walk the property daily and remove trash, debris, pet waste, and other items from the grounds.
• Maintain cleanliness of parking lots, sidewalks, breezeways, stairwells, common areas, dumpster areas, and building entrances.
• Empty community trash cans and pet waste stations as needed.
• Monitor dumpster and compactor areas and keep them clean and free of loose trash and debris.
• Assist with trash-outs of vacant apartments and properly dispose of abandoned furniture, household items, and debris.
• Clean and maintain community amenities, including the pool area, clubhouse, fitness center, laundry facilities, mail areas, and other shared spaces as assigned.
• Maintain property curb appeal by picking up litter, removing leaves and debris, and keeping entrances and common areas presentable.
• Report damaged property, exterior lighting issues, water leaks, irrigation problems, trip hazards, pest concerns, and other potential liabilities to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
• Replace exterior light bulbs and perform other minor maintenance tasks when assigned and properly trained.
• Assist the maintenance team with moving appliances, supplies, furniture, and materials as needed.
• Assist with preparing vacant apartments by removing trash, cleaning patios/balconies, sweeping entryways, and completing other assigned tasks.
• Help maintain the maintenance shop, storage areas, and property equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Assist with weather-related property needs, including storm cleanup and removal of fallen branches or debris.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with residents, prospects, vendors, and fellow team members.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Who you are:

• Passionate about making an impact in the lives of your team and community.
• Detail-oriented and observant with pride in keeping the property clean and presentable.
• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Self-motivated and able to identify areas that need attention without constant supervision.
• Possess a willingness to help and support the team wherever needed.
• Able to communicate maintenance, safety, and property concerns promptly.
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance isrequired.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Your core values:

• Positive attitude.
• Outstanding customer service; able to consistently surprise and delight our residents.
• Pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming community.
• Dependable and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• A true team player — willing to work and support at all levels.

Our Hours:

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday.

The Groundskeeper position may require the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year, depending on property needs. Hours of operation and work schedules are subject to change based on the time of year, weather conditions, resident activities, and the needs of the property.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously walk and remain on your feet for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other seasonal weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally assist with moving appliances, furniture, equipment, or other heavier items with appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and grasp objects.
• Ability to safely operate basic groundskeeping and maintenance equipment.
• Visual acuity necessary to identify trash, property damage, safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and other conditions requiring attention.

Benefits we want to share with you:

• Competitive pay with bonuses.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Professional or Industry Certification Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Apartment Rental Discounts.

The Perks:

• Company-sponsored events & team outings.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly Bonuses based on NOI.
• On-Call Bonus, when applicable.
• Biannual uniform allowance (boots not included).

Your First Week:

• S2 Residential onboarding training program.
• Compliance and safety training courses.
• Property orientation and review of daily groundskeeping expectations.
• Training with the Maintenance Supervisor and maintenance team.
• Introduction to property standards, trash procedures, amenities, equipment, and safety requirements.