Groundskeeper - Multifamily

About the role

The Maintenance Groundskeeper and Maintenance Porter positions within ARTISAN's multifamily maintenance team play crucial roles in ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the community. These roles are ideal for individuals seeking to build a career in multifamily maintenance and property management.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in accordance with ARTISAN policies and procedures, as well as relevant federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Housing, ADA, and FCRA requirements.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the community, including grounds, amenities, common areas, breezeways, hallways, parking lots, and dumpster areas.
• Aid in apartment makeovers, unit turnovers, trash outs, and general preparation of vacant apartments.
• Support the maintenance team with light maintenance tasks such as painting, touch-up work, basic repairs, furniture assembly, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist with groundskeeping responsibilities including trash pickup, snow removal, salting, leaf removal, and general exterior upkeep.
• Monitor the property for safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and curb appeal issues and report findings to the maintenance team or management.
• Assist with pool area cleanliness, furniture setup, and basic pool support duties where applicable.
• Deliver notices, supplies, tools, and materials throughout the property as needed.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of maintenance shops, storage areas, and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and team members while representing ARTISAN professionally.
• Participate in required ARTISAN training and development programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

This role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, pulling, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Candidates should be comfortable using basic hand tools, operating maintenance equipment, and performing physically active work throughout the day. The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous porter, janitorial, groundskeeping, warehouse, labor, or maintenance experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance tools and general repair practices preferred.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Basic computer or smartphone proficiency preferred.