Groundskeeper; Multi-Site - Preserve at Shady Oak & Bren Road Station

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the property. Duties include daily trash removal from all exterior areas, cleaning around dumpsters, landscaping tasks (raking, mulching, weeding, watering), and snow/ice removal per policy. Maintain common areas by emptying trash, cleaning fixtures, carpets, and laundry rooms, and replenishing supplies. Use a digital device to manage work orders, inspections, and documentation.

Ensure a safe work environment, report hazards, and comply with Fair Housing laws. Maintain professional conduct, attend meetings, assist staff as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Grounds and Exterior Maintenance – Walk the property daily to remove trash from grounds, breezeways, parking lots, playgrounds, drain basin edges, behind fence lines, clean around all dumpsters, rake/mulch around trees and landscaped areas, weed around trees and flowerbeds, water grounds as needed, perform snow removal: shovel steps, sidewalks, and walkways, apply ice melt when slippery, remain on duty until all snow is cleared per policy and report snow/ice removal activities to the Community Manager.
• Common Area and Facility Cleaning – Empty all trash containers daily, clean/polish lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim in common areas, clean rugs, carpets, furniture, draperies/blinds, replenish bathroom supplies in office and common areas, clean laundry rooms daily (if applicable): empty trash cans, wipe down machines, sweep floors daily; mop floors twice weekly.
• Communication and Administrative Tasks – Deliver community fliers as directed. Use digital maintenance device to review, update, and manage work orders daily. Document all tasks as work orders. Complete monthly inspections and turn maintenance digitally while maintaining proper care of the device.
• Safety and Compliance – Maintain a safe work environment, report safety concerns immediately. Adhere to all Fair Housing laws and regulations. Alert management to any non‑compliance issues regarding property or residents.
• Professional Standards – Timely and regular attendance, including staff meetings. Maintain professional attitude and appearance in interactions with residents, vendors, and co‑workers. Take pride in the property; pick up trash whenever seen.
• Assist staff with other tasks and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to communicate in English orally and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and solve standardized problems.
• May require a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle, mini‑truck, under‑speed vehicle (USV), and utility vehicle (UTV) with auto insurance, depending on the property.

$18/hour + 5% bonus potential

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth, and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D;
Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long‑Term Disability insurance. We provide Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Health Savings Accounts, and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program are available. Additionally, employees have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition, and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.