Groundskeeper

About the role

At RPM, we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots, and other areas of multifamily buildings.

Responsibilities

• Complete grounds work as directed by Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, which may include picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and trash chutes, blowing the parking area and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
• Thoroughly clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, bugs in lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Execute basic landscaping tasks, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
• Conduct proactive preventive maintenance activities to avoid potential issues and uphold the quality of the property.
• Document all maintenance activities and communicate clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors, providing status updates and explanations of ongoing work.
• Report supply needs to Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.
• Collaborate effectively with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to ensure seamless property maintenance.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing resident well-being.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the grounds, deliver notices to apartments, and perform tasks like interior and exterior painting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED – Preferred.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• May be required to push or pull items and reach overhead.
• May be required to bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Requires dexterity of hands and fingers and ability to grasp tools.
• Must be able to see to identify plants, weeds, pests, and read computer screens.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.
• Must be able to detect sounds indicating potential issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting heavier items with assistance of team members or lifting equipment.
• Must be able to operate various maintenance tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Must be able to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks.

Work Environment

• Based on-site and requires outdoor work with exposure to the elements.
• May require working in confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas.
• Flexible schedule required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with robust company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days.
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts).
• 50% rent discount.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this opportunity is $16-$18 an hour plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.