Grounds Specialist - The Lawrence at Wellen Park - Venice, FL

About the role

This is a grounds and general maintenance role at The Lawrence at Wellen Park, a Davis Development community in Venice, FL. Davis Development is a privately owned developer and operator with over 25 years building and managing luxury apartments across the country. Their management is fully in‑house, meaning decisions are made at the property level by people who know the asset. They describe their culture plainly: work hard, take care of the details, and treat the property like you own it.

Responsibilities

• Walk the property, keeping it clean and well‑maintained from breezeways and pool decks to common areas and amenity spaces.
• Remove litter, debris, and pet waste from all exterior areas throughout the day on a continuous rotation.
• Handle trash and recycling removal on schedule, including interior office areas and property waste stations.
• Check and log pool chemical levels daily, vacuum pools weekly, and keep pool equipment in safe working order.
• Inspect and clean grills regularly, including timers and knobs, to ensure everything functions safely.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager with general labor tasks and upkeep as needed.
• Maintain steady pacing: early rounds set the tone for the day and follow‑up walks catch what gets missed.
• CPO certification is preferred, though not required on day one.

Requirements

• At least one year of general labor experience (multifamily background is a plus but not required).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Comfort using hand tools, cleaning equipment, and general maintenance supplies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and work more than 40 hours per week when the property needs it.
• Solid time management and the discipline to self‑direct through a full shift.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• CPO certification preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits start on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match that vests immediately.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off with carryover.
• Company apparel allowance.