Groundskeeper

About the role

Weinstein Properties, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, owns and manages over 60 apartment communities in Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and takes pride in their work. Groundskeepers are essential members of our team, keeping our communities clean, beautiful, and welcoming.

Responsibilities

As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the community, including tasks such as picking up trash, cleaning pet waste stations, and trashing out apartments. You will also be expected to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a clean and well-kept appearance of the community.

Requirements

• Reliability & Punctuality: Shows up on time, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Independence & Initiative: Works well independently, is a self-starter, and takes initiative to go beyond assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Notices issues proactively and maintains a clean, well-kept appearance of the community.
• Strong Work Ethic: Keeps busy, completes tasks thoroughly, and doesn’t shy away from dirty or repetitive jobs.
• Team Player: Communicates and collaborates well with maintenance and leasing teams; helps out when needed without hesitation.
• Positive Attitude & Pride in Work: Takes pride in maintaining the property and contributes to community appearance.
• Adaptable & Versatile: Willing to take on various responsibilities such as light painting, housekeeping tasks, or supporting maintenance as needed.
• Growth Mindset: Open to learning new skills, with potential to grow into maintenance tech or other roles.

Things Candidates Should Know Before Starting

• You will get dirty: Tasks include picking up trash, cleaning pet waste stations, trashing out apartments, and other potentially unpleasant (but necessary) duties.
• Repetition is part of the job: Many tasks (like picking up litter and pet waste) are daily, recurring responsibilities.
• Opportunity for Growth: Team members with a great attitude and willingness to learn can grow into more advanced roles in maintenance.
• This is a physically demanding role: This position requires prolonged periods of standing and walking while performing tasks, frequently lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds or more, using hand tools and operating equipment (including backpack blowers, power washers), operating golf carts/trailers, frequently bending and stooping for planting, weeding and maintenance of outdoor spaces, and working in conditions with loud noise levels at times.

Benefits

• Rent discount
• Paid holidays
• Birthday time off
• PTO
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k

Pay

Hourly rates are competitive (starting at $16.50/hour) + Quarterly Bonuses. Currently eligible for a $1000 stay on bonus after 90 days and in good standing.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm