Part Time Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper | Job Overview Groundskeepers play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the community’s exterior spaces. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment. Groundskeeper | Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED equivalent
• Experience: Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance; one year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License

Groundskeeper | Job Functions Ground Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout exterior areas of the property
• Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas
• Ensure community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris or large items around the perimeter
• Aid with light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities

Community Appearance Support

• Aid the maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior touch-ups as needed
• Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed
• Help maintain shop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment
• Aid with preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors
• Aid the maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snow preparation or cleanup
• Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations
• Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow skills with hands-on training
• People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection
• Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team

Work Schedule & Availability Groundskeepers work Monday through Friday, with 39 or less hours of scheduling per week during business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hawthorne | Why Work Here? Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Monthly renewal bonus program in addition to hourly compensation
• Professional Benefits: Groundskeeper Today – Maintenance Technician I Tomorrow!
• Career Path Program opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development support
• Potential pathway into full-time maintenance roles
• Health & Wellness Perks: Free Premium Calm subscription, Free Noom & Noom Mood subscription, Free Care.com Caregiver App subscription, Annual gym reimbursement, Financial wellness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Hawthorne Cares Emergency Fund
• Additional Perks: Employee travel and retail discounts, Discounts at fully furnished Hawthorne apartment suites, Pet insurance discounts, Community service and team-building opportunities

Hawthorne | Equal Opportunity Employer Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.