Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of outdoor grounds, landscaped areas, and designated facilities. This role helps ensure the property remains well-kept, functional, and visually appealing for residents, guests, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping tasks, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, pruning, planting, and mulching.

• Maintain and care for lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation.

• Remove litter, debris, and potential hazards from outdoor areas, walkways, and parking lots.

• Operate and maintain groundskeeping tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.

• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

• Assist with seasonal grounds preparation, including snow and ice removal, leaf cleanup, and storm damage repair.

• Inspect outdoor facilities and report or address maintenance needs, including issues with benches, fencing, lighting, or signage.

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and all applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or facility maintenance preferred.

• Basic knowledge of lawn care, plant care, and grounds maintenance practices.

• Ability to operate and perform minor maintenance on groundskeeping equipment.

• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, bending, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Required Education, Certifications/Licenses, and Related Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

• One to two years of related experience preferred.

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

• Ability to climb ladders up to 8 feet, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Approximately 75% or more of time spent outdoors walking assigned properties daily.

• Full range of body motion required, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Travel Requirements

• This role does not require travel.