Job Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and proactive Groundskeeper to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our apartment community. This role is essential in creating a welcoming and well-kept environment for residents and guests by ensuring all common areas and grounds are clean, stocked, and properly maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Duties:
- Clean and maintain all common areas including:
- Mezzanine entrance, leasing office, fitness center, gathering room, business center, bathrooms, pet spa, pool area, pool bathrooms, and courtyards.
- Remove trash and restock supplies (paper towels, soap, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes).
- Spray common areas with air freshener as needed.
- Ensure pet waste stations are stocked and clean.
- Inspect hallways and report resident violations (e.g., trash or personal items outside doors).
- Check parking garage levels and elevators for cleanliness.
- Ensure carts are properly placed (2 per floor).
- Maintain cleanliness of trash/recycling areas; ensure boxes are broken down and properly disposed.
- Walk grounds and courtyards to remove trash and pet waste.
Weekly Duties:
- Mop leasing and amenity areas as needed.
- Clean glass doors and windows.
- Inspect and clean carts on all floors.
- Dust mailboxes and Amazon Hub (using proper cleaning method).
- Clean and dust exterior door handles.
Additional Groundskeeping & Maintenance Duties:
- Check and replace exterior lighting as needed.
- Clean and maintain pool (if certified).
- Perform “trash out” duties in vacated apartments.
- Remove abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, etc.
- Transfer items left outside dumpsters into proper disposal.
- Sweep and use blower to clean sidewalks, breezeways, and walking paths.
- Assist with “make-ready” and routine maintenance tasks.
- Tear down fences, dig post holes, and dispose of large items as directed.
- Clean and maintain storage areas.
- Perform interior and exterior painting as requested.
- Complete minor service requests and change locks/make keys.
- Distribute resident communications (e.g., newsletters, pest control notices).
- Maintain neat and litter-free grounds; rake, sweep, and shovel as needed.
- Stay current with IT security training courses.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in groundskeeping, janitorial, or building maintenance preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and time management.
- Ability to work independently and follow standardized procedures.
- Effective communication skills with residents and team members.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
Desired Characteristics:
- Positive attitude and integrity
- Enthusiasm and stamina
- Problem-solving ability and common sense
- Neat appearance and good communication skills
Schedule & Benefits:
Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Benefits: Eligible for company benefits and those required by applicable law, including health coverage, paid time off, and more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person