Grounds Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the exterior grounds, outdoor amenities, and common areas of a residential community to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and team members. This role plays an essential part in supporting curb appeal, resident experience, and daily property operations.

As an in-house role, the Grounds Technician provides a higher level of care and responsiveness and works collaboratively with Property Management and Maintenance teams.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Grounds and Exterior Maintenance

• Maintain landscaped areas including lawns, planters, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Conduct routine grounds inspections and address debris, litter, and visible hazards.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report leaks, malfunctions, or seasonal adjustment needs.
• Maintain sidewalks, courtyards, patios, parking areas, garages, and outdoor amenities.
• Support snow and ice removal operations including shoveling, salting, and monitoring walkways.
• Assist with seasonal landscaping activities such as planting, mulching, pruning, and leaf removal.

Cleanliness and Site Appearance

• Maintain cleanliness of exterior common areas, entryways, and high traffic outdoor spaces.
• Empty trash and debris from common areas as needed.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of trash rooms, dumpster enclosures, and compactor areas.
• Ensure dumpster and compactor areas are orderly, free of loose debris, and accessible for service.
• Identify and report trash related issues including overflow, damage, or safety concerns.
• Support pressure washing and deep cleaning projects as scheduled.
• Identify and report graffiti, damage, or site related concerns promptly.

Site Inspections and Safety

• Perform routine site walks to monitor cleanliness, safety, and overall property condition.
• Conduct regular lighting checks and replace light bulbs as needed in exterior areas, parking areas, garages, and interior common spaces.
• Identify and report hazards, safety concerns, or issues requiring maintenance attention.
• Monitor walkways, stairs, and common areas for trip hazards, weather related conditions, or damage.

Seasonal and Special Projects

• Assist with seasonal changeovers including winterization and spring startup.
• Support setup and breakdown for property events or special projects.
• Assist with holiday décor or seasonal displays as directed.
• Participate in property improvement projects as assigned.

Maintenance Support

• Provide general assistance to the Maintenance team as needed.
• Transport materials, tools, equipment, and furnishings as required.
• Assist with unit and common area preparation, cleanup, and turnover related tasks.
• Perform hallway and common area paint touch ups as assigned and within training and authorization.
• Perform basic repairs and operational tasks when assigned and within training and authorization.
• Report maintenance issues clearly and promptly through established processes.

Other Duties

• May also assist with general maintenance related tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties and project, as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 2-5 years’ experience in grounds or exterior maintenance, landscaping, facilities support, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while managing routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining property appearance.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic familiarity with landscaping tools and equipment or willingness to learn.
• Dependable, punctual, and team oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime based on operational needs.
• Flexibility with schedule to support weather events, seasonal demands, special projects, and coverage needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience using landscaping equipment and outdoor power tools
• Ability to perform basic repairs or assist Maintenance as needed
• Comfort working independently in varying weather conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work mostly outdoors with a variety of weather conditions. Will require some work in the buildings when supporting maintenance. Seasonal work expectations include:
  • Winter: snow/ice removal, walkway safety, winterization tasks
  • Spring: landscaping prep, planting, irrigation startup
  • Summer: mowing, trimming, irrigation monitoring, outdoor amenity upkeep
  • Fall: leaf removal, seasonal cleanup, support for property displays/events

SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY

• This position supports a residential community that operates seven days a week and requires extended daily coverage.
  • Work schedules may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime based on operational needs. While property wide coverage varies by day and season, individual Grounds Technicians are generally assigned a consistent schedule.
• Flexibility is required to support weather events, seasonal demands, special projects, and coverage needs related to team member absences.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Landscaping tools: blowers, trimmers, edgers, rakes, shovels
• Snow removal tools: shovels, ice melt, snow blowers
• Pressure washers and outdoor cleaning tools
• Basic hand tools when supporting Maintenance (within training/scope)

COMPENSATION

• Estimated Starting Hourly Wage: $21.77 - $25.00
• Exact starting salary is determined by merit; seniority; geographic location; education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilities
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Eligible for Overtime
• Eligible for Participation - Annual Discretionary Bonus

If you take pride in maintaining welcoming, well-kept communities and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, we’d love to meet you!

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