Resident Services Technician I - Groundskeeper

Job description

**Resident Services Technician I - Groundskeeper** At **Hawthorne Residential Partners**, we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.  We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.    **Join a company**where **your work matters** and **your future is full of opportunity**!  **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. - Assist 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** - Assist 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. - Assist 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. - Assist 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 standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.  **Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package |** **Compensation and Benefits**  Groundskeeper – Specific Benefits: Groundskeepers are eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.   Professional Benefits: *Groundskeeper Today – Maintenance Technician I Tomorrow!*   Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.    Personal Benefits  - Free Dental Insurance - Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage