Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

At Hawthorne Residential Partners ,we’relooking for dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.

We offer more than just ajob,we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career.

You’llwork 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 willbe responsible formaintainingthe overall cleanlinessandappearance ofthe 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 orlarge 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

• Assistthe 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.

• Helpmaintainshop 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

• Assistthe team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.

• Assistthe 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. Alwaysmaintainprofessionalism.

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.

• Willingness to Learn: Eager togrowskills 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.

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** Compensation and Benefits**

Groundskeeper– Specific Benefits:

Groundskeepersareeligible for amonthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.

Professional Benefits:Groundskeeper Today – Maintenance Technician ITomorrow!

Our Career Path Program is offered toall ofour 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

• Health and Wellness Incentives

• 401k Retirement Match Program

• Paid timeoffincluding your birthday!

• Paid sick time off

• Pet Insurance Plans

• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options

• Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Retirement Planning

Hawthorne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.