Community Groundskeeper – Pavilions at Pantano Apartments

gainescareers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Groundskeeper for the Pavilions at Pantano Apartments. The role focuses on keeping the community clean, attractive, and welcoming, with hands-on outdoor work and cross-team support.

No prior apartment experience is required; dependable, willing to learn, and hands-on candidates are invited to apply. Training is provided to help you thrive in property maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance are essential.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically active tasks.
• Comfort working independently or as part of a team in a community setting.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and respectful communication with residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of the community.
• Keep sidewalks, parking areas, breezeways, and outdoor spaces clean.
• Assist with basic landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Help maintain pool, recreational, and common areas.
• Assist the maintenance team with projects and apartment turns as needed.
• Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Help keep the community clean, attractive, and well-maintained.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Groundskeeping experience

Job description

Groundskeeper

Pavilions at Pantano Apartments
8110 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85710

Build Your Career Close to Home

The Opportunity

Groundskeepers play an important role in keeping our apartment communities clean, attractive, and welcoming. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being outdoors, and likes seeing the results of a job well done.

New to property management? That's okay.

You don't need previous apartment experience to be considered. If you're dependable, willing to learn, and have experience in landscaping, maintenance, construction, janitorial work, or another hands-on role, your skills may transfer well to a career in apartment property maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of the community
• Keep sidewalks, parking areas, breezeways, and outdoor spaces clean
• Assist with basic landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Help maintain pool, recreational, and common areas
• Assist the maintenance team with projects and apartment turns as needed
• Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns
• Help keep the community clean, attractive, and well-maintained

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Pride in keeping outdoor spaces clean and well-maintained
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physically active work
• Professional and respectful with residents and coworkers
• Groundskeeping, landscaping, maintenance, construction, janitorial, or similar experience is a plus

Why Gaines Investment Trust?

We own what we manage—and we're here for the long term.

Since 1966, Gaines Investment Trust has built a growing portfolio by investing in our communities and holding them for the long term. We have never lost a property to a lender and continue to expand our portfolio.

We invest in training, promote from within whenever possible, and give employees opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers in property management.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.