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

• Overall upkeep of the property landscape and exterior image, including cleaning of driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and other public areas
• Maintenance of property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas
• Snow removal
• Pool cleaning or routine pool maintenance
• Provide world-class customer service by addressing resident concerns and maintenance needs in a friendly, professional manner
• Assist Maintenance staff on other projects as needed
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned
• Adhere to Cushman & Wakefield uniform and professional appearance standards
• Maintain all safety procedures and safeguard company tools and equipment

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends (on call) in case of emergency
• Ability 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 policies and procedures
• Practice of necessary safety protocols and procedures
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Work environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Physical demands

• Stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
• Travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions
• Remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time
• Regularly operate office machinery
• Travel up to 10% of the time (frequency and duration may vary)
• Exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, frequently, and/or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects

Other duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 120 hours Paid Time Off annually (prorated upon hire)
• 40 hours Sick Time annually (prorated upon hire)
• 2 Volunteer Days annually
• 12+ Company Holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Supplementary benefit options including pet insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, and early access to pay
• Company Discounts Program with major retailers and service providers
• Personal & Professional Development Resources including LinkedIn Learning access
• Employee Assistance Program & Counseling Services
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid/unpaid time away from work

Pay

$18.70 – $22.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on collective bargaining agreement coverage, geographic area, market pay rates, experience, and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.