Groundskeeper

Company Overview

Founded in 1923, The Yarco Companies is a full‑service, multi‑family real estate firm that delivers highly specialized Property Management Services and focuses primarily on Affordable Housing. To learn more about our company visit

Yarco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

This safety sensitive position is responsible for upkeep of the exterior grounds of the property. Ensure adherence to company guidelines and achieve excellent resident satisfaction. Each community location has pre‑designated office hours which this position will need to accompany to ensure community operations are functioning effectively.

• Property Appearance/Upkeep:
  Keep the property in a neat, clean, and well‑maintained condition with daily exterior inspections.
• Pool Maintenance:
  Complete daily chemical inspections, maintenance and cleaning to meet city codes and company standards.
• Customer Service:
  Ensure that the resident property meets and exceeds company standards for resident satisfaction and be available for on‑call emergencies (e.g., snow removal) per Community Manager’s request.
• Light Maintenance:
  Assist the maintenance personnel with light maintenance at the request of the Community Manager.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safely.
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment.
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state.
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short‑term memory.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms.
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety.

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience/Ability:
Able to follow directions, flexible with work assignment. Customer service experience, a plus. Pool certification, if appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive:
Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 110 pounds. Occasional squatting, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing.

• Driver must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier.
• Driver must have reliable means of transportation.
• Driver must have the ability to be insurable at standard rates for driving.
• Driver must provide proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business.

To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, drug screen, and a physical demand analysis; when applicable.