Groundskeeper

About the Company

Balfour Beatty Communities is dedicated to delivering quality communities people are proud to call home. The company’s culture of caring drives every aspect of the business, emphasizing sincerity, empathy, and creativity in serving residents and partners. Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds, and maintains infrastructure assets.

About the Role

Groundskeeper employees are essential to maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of the community while providing world‑class service to residents. This position involves a variety of outdoor and indoor tasks to ensure a safe, attractive environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, rake, and collect debris from community grounds, breezeways, and common areas.
• Keep all stair towers clean and free of waste.
• Ensure all exterior steps have treads and are safe.
• Remove snow and apply salt during inclement weather.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy, including any necessary clean‑out tasks.
• Perform daily inspections of building exteriors and lighting; report required repairs or issues to the maintenance supervisor promptly.
• Execute company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Deliver the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive, and professional interactions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to use smart mobile devices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong customer‑relations and communication skills.
• Availability for night/weekend emergency call duty.

Physical Demands

• Regular use of hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, and office equipment.
• Frequent standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing ladders, balancing, and stooping.
• Sitting and standing for clerical work.
• Regularly lift and move equipment and supplies up to 75 lb.

Work Conditions

• Work performed both inside and outside a maintenance/machinery environment and residential properties.
• Frequent direct interaction with residents, maintenance staff, and community staff during the workday.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and dental insurance (effective the 1st of the month following employment)
• Health, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO including sick leave, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Two volunteer days per year
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave, and more