BRES Repairs and Maintenance - Grounds Technician

About the Role

The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the exterior grounds, outdoor amenities, and common areas of a residential community to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and team members. This in-house role supports curb appeal, resident experience, and daily property operations, working collaboratively with Property Management and Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Grounds and Exterior Maintenance
  • Maintain landscaped areas including lawns, planters, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
  • Conduct routine grounds inspections and address debris, litter, and visible hazards.
  • Monitor irrigation systems and report leaks, malfunctions, or seasonal adjustment needs.
  • Maintain sidewalks, courtyards, patios, parking areas, garages, and outdoor amenities.
  • Support snow and ice removal operations including shoveling, salting, and monitoring walkways.
  • Assist with seasonal landscaping activities such as planting, mulching, pruning, and leaf removal.
• Cleanliness and Site Appearance
  • Maintain cleanliness of exterior common areas, entryways, and high-traffic outdoor spaces.
  • Empty trash and debris from common areas as needed.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness of trash rooms, dumpster enclosures, and compactor areas.
  • Ensure dumpster and compactor areas are orderly, free of loose debris, and accessible for service.
  • Identify and report trash-related issues including overflow, damage, or safety concerns.
  • Support pressure washing and deep cleaning projects as scheduled.
  • Identify and report graffiti, damage, or site-related concerns promptly.
• Site Inspections and Safety
  • Perform routine site walks to monitor cleanliness, safety, and overall property condition.
  • Conduct regular lighting checks and replace light bulbs as needed in exterior areas, parking areas, garages, and interior common spaces.
  • Identify and report hazards, safety concerns, or issues requiring maintenance attention.
  • Monitor walkways, stairs, and common areas for trip hazards, weather-related conditions, or damage.
• Seasonal and Special Projects
  • Assist with seasonal changeovers including winterization and spring startup.
  • Support setup and breakdown for property events or special projects.
  • Assist with holiday décor or seasonal displays as directed.
  • Participate in property improvement projects as assigned.
• Maintenance Support
  • Provide general assistance to the Maintenance team as needed.
  • Transport materials, tools, equipment, and furnishings as required.
  • Assist with unit and common area preparation, cleanup, and turnover-related tasks.
  • Perform hallway and common area paint touch-ups as assigned and within training and authorization.
  • Perform basic repairs and operational tasks when assigned and within training and authorization.
  • Report maintenance issues clearly and promptly through established processes.
• Other Duties
  • Assist with general maintenance-related tasks as needed.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-5 years’ experience in grounds or exterior maintenance, landscaping, facilities support, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while managing routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining property appearance.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic familiarity with landscaping tools and equipment or willingness to learn.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime based on operational needs.
• Flexibility with schedule to support weather events, seasonal demands, special projects, and coverage needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using landscaping equipment and outdoor power tools.
• Ability to perform basic repairs or assist Maintenance as needed.
• Comfort working independently in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

Work is mostly outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Some work inside buildings may be required when supporting maintenance. Seasonal work expectations include:

• Winter: snow/ice removal, walkway safety, winterization tasks.
• Spring: landscaping prep, planting, irrigation startup.
• Summer: mowing, trimming, irrigation monitoring, outdoor amenity upkeep.
• Fall: leaf removal, seasonal cleanup, support for property displays/events.

Tools and Equipment

• Landscaping tools: blowers, trimmers, edgers, rakes, shovels.
• Snow removal tools: shovels, ice melt, snow blowers.
• Pressure washers and outdoor cleaning tools.
• Basic hand tools when supporting Maintenance (within training/scope).

Physical Requirements

• Speak and hear clearly: 100% of work time.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.: 75% of work time.
• Walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach: 100% of work time.
• Dexterity with hands to use lawn equipment and power tools: 30% of work time.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other conditions: 100% of work time.

Pay

Estimated starting hourly wage: $26.00 - $27.00. Exact starting salary is determined by merit, seniority, geographic location, education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilities. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime. Eligible for participation in an annual discretionary bonus.

Safety Assessment

As part of the application process, candidates are required to complete a Safety Assessment to evaluate alignment with the company's workplace safety requirements and conditions.