Groundskeeper
Hawthorne Residential Partners · Raleigh, NC · 5 days ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Groundskeepers play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the community’s exterior spaces. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.
Qualifications
- Education: High School or GED equivalent
- Experience: Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance
- One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout exterior areas of the property
- Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas
- Ensure community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris or large items around the perimeter
- Assist with light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities
- Assist the maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior touch-ups as needed
- Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed
- Help maintain shop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment
- Assist with preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested
- Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors
- Assist the maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snow preparation or cleanup
- Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff
- Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees
- Always maintain professionalism
Qualities for success
- Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within day-to-day operations
- Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow skills with hands-on training
- People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing the Live It culture of kindness, community and connection
- Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team
Schedule
Groundskeepers work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.
Benefits
- Monthly renewal bonus program in addition to hourly compensation
- Career Path Program: Groundskeeper Today – Maintenance Technician I Tomorrow (Learning and Development team committed to career growth)
- Free Dental Insurance
- Comprehensive and affordable plans for Medical and Vision coverage
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- 401k Retirement Match Program
- Paid time off including your birthday
- Paid sick time off
- Pet Insurance Plans
- Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave options
- Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Retirement Planning