Grounds and Housekeeping Attendant

Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Estates at Cypress Apartments - Cypress, TX 77429, Position Type:
Full Time, Job Shift: Day

About Emerge Living

Emerge Living is a trusted multi-family Property Management firm operating A, B, C, and new development apartment communities across Texas, Georgia, and Florida. We are a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional value to our partners, properties, and residents. Our mission is to create thriving communities where people feel proud to live.

The Grounds and Housekeeping Attendant plays a vital role in maintaining the physical integrity, cleanliness, and overall appearance of our communities. This hybrid position combines the responsibilities of both a Groundskeeper and a Housekeeper, ensuring that all interior and exterior spaces are well-maintained, safe, and welcoming.

As a key member of the Maintenance team, you will work closely with the Service Manager, Property Manager, and office staff to deliver world-class service to our residents. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in creating a clean, functional, and beautiful living environment every day.

• Maintain the overall cleanliness and curb appeal of the community, including driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and public spaces.
• Perform routine landscaping tasks such as trimming, pruning, watering, removing debris, and monitoring irrigation systems.
• Conduct snow removal (where applicable), pool cleaning, and routine pool maintenance.
• Complete grounds work as directed, including trash pickup, blowing sidewalks and parking areas, power washing, and cleaning trash rooms and chutes.
• Assess community safety and cleanliness standards to ensure compliance and enhance resident well-being.

• Perform cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, and sanitizing interior common areas.
• Ensure all rooms, hallways, and shared spaces are cared for and inspected according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of breezeways by removing cobwebs, cleaning light fixtures, mopping floors, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Check and restock consumables in common areas as needed.

• Assist with make-ready preparation, including trash outs and basic cleaning of vacant units.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to help avoid potential issues.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors.
• Report supply needs and help maintain an organized maintenance shop.
• Notify supervisors of damages, disturbances, or safety concerns.
• Deliver notices to residents and assist with light interior/exterior painting as needed.

• Provide friendly, professional, and responsive service to residents.
• Address reasonable complaints or requests with patience and professionalism.
• Collaborate effectively with maintenance team members and external contractors.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take direction in English or Spanish.
• Professional, courteous, and customer-oriented demeanor.
• Proven experience as a Cleaner, Housekeeper, or Groundskeeper preferred.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Bi-lingual and valid driver's license preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and ability to use mobile devices/apps for work tasks.

• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs/ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Dexterity to grasp tools and operate maintenance equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, irrigation systems).
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication and detect sounds indicating potential issues.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs; heavier lifting may require assistance.
• Comfortable working outdoors with exposure to the elements.
• May require working in confined spaces, heights, or potentially hazardous areas.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends (on-call) in case of emergencies.

• Impact:
  You enjoy improving residents' lives and contributing to community success.
• Challenges:
  You see obstacles as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.
• Growth:
  You're energized by being part of a fast-growing organization.

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