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Groundskeeper

Position Title: Groundskeeper
Reports To: Community Manager / Maintenance Supervisor

Work Arrangement: On-site. Regular, in-person attendance at the employee’s assigned community, office, or other designated Company location is an essential function of this position. This position is not eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, except where otherwise required by applicable law or approved by the Company as a reasonable accommodation.

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and general upkeep of the community’s grounds, landscaping, amenities, building exteriors, common areas, leasing office, and parking areas. This position helps ensure the community consistently presents a clean, safe, attractive, and welcoming environment for residents, prospects, guests, and team members.

The Groundskeeper performs routine groundskeeping, cleaning, landscaping, minor maintenance, and seasonal duties. This position also assists with vacant apartment preparation, reports maintenance and safety concerns, and supports the maintenance team as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

Grounds & Community Appearance

Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of community grounds, amenities, building exteriors, common areas, the leasing office, parking areas, and other community spaces.
Inspect the community throughout the day for trash, debris, pet waste, and other appearance concerns.
Remove litter, discarded materials, and debris from grounds and common areas.
Maintain a high standard of curb appeal throughout the community.
Keep walkways, breezeways, stairwells, building entrances, parking areas, and shared spaces clean and presentable.
Clean interior and exterior building areas as assigned.
Clean and organize storage areas.
Perform seasonal cleaning and groundskeeping duties as needed.
Report vandalism, damage, lighting concerns, trip hazards, or other visible deficiencies promptly.

Landscaping & Outdoor Maintenance

Maintain landscaped and garden areas throughout the community.
Plant, water, irrigate, trim, and fertilize grass, trees, bushes, flowers, and other landscaping as assigned.
Remove weeds, leaves, fallen branches, and other landscape debris.
Assist with maintaining lawns and outdoor areas in a healthy and presentable condition.
Report damaged irrigation equipment, unhealthy landscaping, drainage concerns, or other outdoor maintenance needs.
Assist with seasonal landscaping activities and weather-related cleanup.
Use landscaping tools and equipment safely and correctly.

Amenities & Common Areas

Clean and maintain community amenities and shared spaces.
Help ensure amenities remain neat, safe, operational, and free of litter.
Clean the leasing office, clubhouse, model apartments, fitness center, business center, and other assigned areas.
Inspect common areas regularly and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Assist with cleaning furniture, fixtures, windows, floors, doors, and other surfaces.
Replenish approved supplies in common areas when assigned.
Support preparation of amenities and shared spaces for resident events or community activities.

Vacant Apartment & Make-Ready Support

Assist with preparing vacant apartment homes for the make-ready process.
Remove trash, abandoned items, debris, and other materials from vacant apartment homes.
Assist with cleaning available apartment homes and model apartments.
Report visible maintenance concerns in vacant apartment homes and models to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Assist with minor make-ready duties within the scope of the employee’s training and experience.
Help maintain vacant apartment homes in a clean, secure, and presentable condition.
Support the maintenance and housekeeping teams in meeting scheduled move-in deadlines.
Notify the Maintenance Supervisor when assigned vacant-apartment work has been completed.

Minor Maintenance Support

Complete assigned minor and routine service requests within the scope of the position’s training and qualifications.
Assist with basic repairs to walls, flooring, doors, fixtures, and other community components when directed.
Perform routine maintenance on community structures and outdoor features.
Assist maintenance technicians with general tasks as assigned.
Report repairs requiring specialized skills, licensing, tools, or vendor assistance.
Do not perform work beyond the employee’s training, authorization, or qualifications.
Complete assigned maintenance tasks within established timelines.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly condition after completing repairs.

Safety & Hazard Identification

Inspect the community for unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions.
Correct minor unsafe conditions promptly when trained and authorized to do so.
Immediately report significant hazards or unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.
Secure or clearly identify unsafe areas until corrective action can be completed.
Follow all Company safety, security, and maintenance procedures.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Use tools, ladders, machinery, chemicals, and equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions.
Report accidents, injuries, damaged equipment, and unsafe work practices immediately.
Maintain knowledge of safe work habits and participate in required safety training.

Resident Communications & Customer Service

Deliver approved notices, correspondence, or other communication materials to residents as assigned.
Follow instructions regarding the placement, delivery, and confidentiality of resident communications.
Interact with residents, prospects, guests, vendors, and coworkers courteously and professionally.
Respond appropriately to resident questions or refer them to the appropriate office team member.
Respect resident privacy and personal belongings while working near or inside apartment homes.
Maintain a clean and professional appearance while representing River View Residential.
Support a positive and welcoming community environment.

Tools, Equipment & Supplies

Properly use and maintain assigned groundskeeping, cleaning, and maintenance tools.
Keep tools, equipment, supplies, and storage areas clean, organized, and secure.
Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment promptly.
Notify the Maintenance Supervisor when supplies, materials, or replacement equipment are needed.
Use materials and supplies responsibly and avoid unnecessary waste.
Operate a golf cart or similar community vehicle only when trained and authorized.
Follow all safety requirements when transporting tools, supplies, or materials.

Teamwork & Communication

Maintain regular communication with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding assignments, community conditions, and completed work.
Report maintenance needs, safety concerns, supply shortages, and anticipated delays promptly.
Coordinate daily responsibilities with maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, and office team members.
Assist coworkers during high-volume periods, absences, emergency situations, or special community projects.
Work independently while remaining responsive to management direction.
Adapt to changing schedules, priorities, weather conditions, and community needs.
Complete other related duties as assigned by management.

Performance Expectations

The Groundskeeper is expected to:

Maintain clean, attractive, and litter-free community grounds.
Consistently support strong community curb appeal.
Complete assigned groundskeeping, cleaning, and maintenance duties within established timelines.
Inspect community areas regularly and report concerns promptly.
Maintain landscaping, amenities, building exteriors, parking areas, and common spaces in a presentable condition.
Identify and respond appropriately to unsafe conditions.
Use tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies safely and responsibly.
Maintain organized storage and work areas.
Provide professional and respectful service to residents and coworkers.
Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Respond appropriately to changing priorities, seasonal needs, and emergency assignments.
Follow Company policies, safety requirements, and management direction.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least one year of groundskeeping, landscaping, janitorial, maintenance, or related experience preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Willingness and ability to perform all required groundskeeping, cleaning, and community-upkeep tasks.
Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned responsibilities.
Ability to interact professionally with residents, coworkers, vendors, and guests.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, or holidays, as needed.
Ability to participate in emergency on-call coverage when required.
Legal authorization to work in the United States required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Previous multifamily groundskeeping or community-maintenance experience.
Landscaping, irrigation, or lawn-care experience.
General cleaning or janitorial experience.
Familiarity with HVAC, electrical, carpentry, or plumbing work.
Experience assisting with vacant-apartment preparation.
Experience using landscaping tools and maintenance equipment.
Experience operating a golf cart or similar community vehicle.
Valid driver’s license where operation of a community vehicle is required.
Fair Housing and workplace-safety training.

Key Competencies

Dependable and punctual
Productive and task-focused
Adaptable to changing priorities
Organized and able to prioritize
Safety-conscious
Respectful and professional
Responsible with tools and equipment
Attentive to cleanliness and curb appeal
Able to work independently
Collaborative and team-oriented
Responsive to management direction
Courteous in resident interactions
Committed to maintaining a welcoming community

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to sit occasionally while completing assigned responsibilities.
Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear instructions, alarms, equipment, and surrounding activity.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work in wet or humid conditions.
Ability to work near moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to work at elevated locations when properly trained and equipped.
Ability to work around fumes, airborne particles, cleaning products, landscaping chemicals, and other materials commonly encountered during groundskeeping duties.
Ability to work in extreme heat or cold when required.
Ability to perform duties in environments with moderate noise levels.
Ability to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to safely operate a golf cart or similar community vehicle when authorized.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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