Jobs · Management · Iowa

Groundskeeper

Inspire Communities · Des Moines, IA · 3 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Pick up trash and debris throughout the community daily.
  • Aid the Community Office with distribution of resident notices, letters, and community communications as needed.
  • Maintain community cleanliness including streets, common areas, vacant sites, and amenities.
  • Mow grass, edge sidewalks and driveways, trim shrubs, and maintain landscaping beds.
  • Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and seasonal landscaping.
  • Remove leaves, branches, and storm debris as needed.
  • Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including snow removal, salting sidewalks, and winterizing exterior areas as applicable.
  • Power wash sidewalks, community buildings, and common areas as needed.
  • Maintain irrigation systems including monitoring timers and reporting issues.
  • Affix community guidelines by reporting exterior appearance violations to the Community Manager.
  • Clean and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
  • Support community events by assisting with setup and breakdown of outdoor areas.
  • Assist the Maintenance Technician with exterior projects and minor maintenance tasks as directed, including basic handyman work such as small repairs, painting, or equipment upkeep.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

  • Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions for extended periods.
  • Basic knowledge of landscaping, lawn care equipment, and exterior property maintenance.
  • Basic understanding of general maintenance or handyman tasks, or the ability to be trained in minor repair work.
  • Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high community standards.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must be courteous, pleasant, and cooperative with co-workers, residents, and the public.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, stooping, and prolonged standing.

Required Education/Experience

  • A high school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Six months to one year of landscaping, groundskeeping, or property maintenance experience preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

  • The Groundskeeper role is generally not responsible for after-hours emergency response. However, assistance may be required in situations impacting community safety, such as: Storm-related debris blocking access roads Hazardous exterior conditions impacting resident safety

Supervisory And Managerial Responsibility

Does not supervise or lead.

Company Information

At Inspire Communities, we empower our employees to grow, succeed, and make a difference—both in our communities and in their careers. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work is valued, apply today!

Why Choose Inspire Communities?

With financial sponsorship from one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, we bring institutional discipline to our entrepreneurial roots and are positioned for continued significant growth.

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall exterior appearance, cleanliness, and curb appeal of the community. This position focuses on landscaping, grounds maintenance, trash removal, and common area upkeep to ensure the community meets Inspire Communities’ standards for cleanliness, safety, and presentation.

The Groundskeeper works collaboratively with the Community Manager and Maintenance Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment for residents and guests.

Education And Experience

  • A high school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Six months to one year of landscaping, groundskeeping, or property maintenance experience preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inspire Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to recruit, examine, hire, train, promote, discipline, or discharge, as well as every aspect of personnel policies, work assignments, work environment, and other benefit and privileges of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs and free from illegal discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected under federal, state, or local law.

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