Groundskeeper - Anchor at Gulf Harbors

Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing, operating in approximately 20 states with over 1,300 employees. This Groundskeeper position is based at Anchor at Gulf Harbors, a 388‑unit apartment community in New Port Richey, FL.

About the role

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the property. Duties include daily trash removal from all exterior areas, cleaning around dumpsters, landscaping tasks (raking, mulching, weeding, watering), and snow/ice removal per policy. The role also covers common‑area cleaning, using a digital device to manage work orders and inspections, ensuring a safe work environment, complying with Fair Housing laws, and maintaining professional conduct.

Responsibilities

Grounds and Exterior Maintenance

• Walk the property daily to remove trash from grounds (front and rear of buildings), breezeways, parking lots, playground, drain basin edges, behind fence lines, and clean around all dumpsters
• Rake and mulch around trees and landscaped areas; weed around trees and flowerbeds; water grounds as needed
• Perform snow removal: shovel steps, sidewalks, and walkways; apply ice melt when slippery; remain on duty until all snow is cleared per policy; report snow/ice removal activities to the Community Manager

Common Area and Facility Cleaning

• Empty all trash containers daily
• Clean and polish lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim in common areas
• Clean rugs, carpets, furniture, draperies/blinds
• Replenish bathroom supplies in office and common areas
• Clean laundry rooms daily (if applicable): empty trash cans, wipe down machines, sweep floors daily; mop floors twice weekly

Communication and Administrative Tasks

• Deliver community fliers as directed
• Use digital maintenance device to review, update, and manage work orders daily
• Document all tasks as work orders
• Complete monthly inspections and turn maintenance digitally while maintaining proper care of the device

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a safe work environment; report safety concerns immediately
• Adhere to all Fair Housing laws and regulations
• Alert management to any non‑compliance issues regarding property or residents

Professional Standards

• Timely and regular attendance, including staff meetings
• Maintain professional attitude and appearance in interactions with residents, vendors, and co‑workers
• Take pride in the property; pick up trash whenever seen
• Assist staff with other tasks and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English orally and understand written and oral instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• May require a valid driver’s license, ability to drive a motor vehicle, mini‑truck, under‑speed vehicles (USV) and utility vehicles (UTV), and auto insurance depending on the property

Benefits

Dominium offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; Short and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition, and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund
• Competitive salary, incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth, and community volunteer and outreach programs

About Us

For more than 50 years, Dominium has delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Our values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.