Groundskeeper, Multifamily

About the role

As a Groundskeeper, you play a key role in making our apartment communities a great place to live! The Groundskeeper is a member of the Maintenance staff working directly with the Maintenance Supervisor and the office staff to provide world-class service to our residents. The Groundskeeper is a “hands‑on” professional whose goal is to make sure everything is working right every day.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall upkeep of the property landscape and the exterior image which includes cleaning of the driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, or any other public areas;
• Maintenance of property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas;
• Snow removal;
• Pool cleaning or routine pool maintenance;
• Providing world class customer service by addressing the concerns and maintenance needs of residents in a friendly and professional manner;
• May be called upon to assist the Maintenance staff on other projects as needed;
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned;
• Dress per Cushman and Wakefield uniform and professional appearance standards;
• Maintain all safety procedures and safeguard company tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time;
• Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools;
• Ability to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions;
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for approximately 85% of the time;
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines;
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time;
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, frequently, or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends (on call) in case of an emergency;
• Able to take direction in English or Spanish;
• Professional and courteous demeanor;
• Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person;
• Punctuality and adherence to company policy and procedures;
• Practice necessary safety protocols and procedures;
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Benefits

• 120 Hours Paid Time Off annually; prorated upon hire
• 40 Hours Sick Time annually; prorated upon hire
• 2 Volunteer Days annually to give back to causes important to you and your community
• 12+ Company Holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, along with supplementary benefit options, including pet insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, and early access to pay
• Company Discounts Program offering savings with many major retailers and service providers
• Personal & Professional Development Resources, including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Program