Groundskeeper​/Punch Tech

About Affiliated Resources Group

ARG is an affordable housing provider in DeKalb County focused on enhancing lives through affordable housing solutions and community development programs.

The Groundskeeper is responsible for performing assigned unskilled manual labor tasks and semi‑skilled janitorial and grounds maintenance tasks for HDC’s properties, including office building, common areas, and turnover/make‑ready cleaning of vacant units. The Groundskeeper must provide exceptional service to all residents.

• Cleans office building, bathrooms, hallways, community rooms, laundry facilities, community room kitchens, and vacant units in accordance with property standards.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, wet mops, scrapers, and powered scrubbers and buffers.
• Cleans rugs and carpeted floors using handheld or powered vacuum cleaners, hand sweepers, or shampooers as appropriate.
• Washes and cleans windows, walls, ceilings, and fixtures, using ladders as needed.
• Maintains assigned restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls; cleans mirrors, sinks, faucet knobs; sanitizes floors.
• Disconnects and cleans appliances.
• Empties waste baskets and trash containers, and smoking receptacles in and around office, common areas, and vacant units and disposes of trash appropriately.
• Dusts, cleans, and polishes furniture, desks, and light fixtures.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties: keeps walks, entryways, and other areas clear of mud, dirt, ice, snow, and debris; maintains parking areas by picking up litter, raking leaves, and disposing of waste; operates watering systems and waters grass and plants; cultivates and mulches flower beds, shrubs, grass, and trees; trims and removes hazardous trees or bushes.
• Assists in preventive maintenance tasks such as checking smoke detectors, emergency lights, replacing light bulbs, cutting off water to spouts, cleaning dryer vents, changing furnace/air‑conditioner filters, cleaning gutters, and adjusting exterior light timers.
• Reports unusual circumstances or supply needs to the supervisor.
• Maintains neat and organized work area; cleans and stores equipment and supplies after use.
• Performs emergency and after‑hours work as required by HDC policies.
• Follows safety procedures and standards; maintains a professional image and attitude in line with HDC objectives.
• Responsible for ethical use and safeguarding of HDC materials and assets.
• Performs other duties as required, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or balance workload.
• May spray/treat for insect and rodent control.
• May assist in transporting, loading, and unloading cabinets, appliances, furniture, and supplies as assigned.
• May assist leasing staff with curb‑appeal functions such as detailing model units, placing balloons, banners, a‑boards, etc.
• May assist in general road maintenance, graffiti removal, and painting of fire lanes, parking dividers, etc.

• High school graduate or GED; one year of experience in groundskeeping, maintenance, or janitorial field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial activities and groundskeeping.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions, both written and oral.
• Skilled in use of building and grounds maintenance tools and equipment (lawn mower, edger, buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc.).
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical activity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and residents.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must be insurable by HDC’s fleet insurance carrier and covered under HDC’s fidelity bond.

Type:
Full‑time (non‑exempt)
• Number of openings: 1
• Open date:
May 12, 2026

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.