Community Groundskeeper – Riverside Park Apartments

Gaines Investment Trust; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Employee discount

Professional development

EAP

Paid time off

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust in Tulsa, OK, seeks a hands-on Community Groundskeeper for Riverside Park. This entry-level role focuses on keeping common areas clean, attractive, and safe for residents and visitors, with outdoor work and physical activity throughout the day.

You don't need prior apartment maintenance experience; the Talent Acquisition team will consider your reliability, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Entry-level groundskeeper opportunity; no prior apartment maintenance required.
• Reliability and strong work ethic are essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Capable of following directions and learning on the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of grounds and common areas
• Pick up litter and debris across the property
• Keep sidewalks and parking areas clean
• Assist with basic landscaping and lawn care
• Maintain pool and recreational areas
• Prepare common areas for residents and prospective residents
• Assist maintenance team with tasks and apartment turns
• Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Team player

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Job description

Community Groundskeeper - Riverside Park

Riverside Park

1700 Riverside Drive

Tulsa, OK 74136

Build Your Career Close to Home

Interested in a hands-on career in property management? Gaines Investment Trust would like to learn more about you.

Whether you're already familiar with Riverside Park, live nearby, or are simply interested in joining the Gaines Investment Trust team, we invite you to tell us more about yourself, your experience, and your interest in future Groundskeeper opportunities.

Tell Us More Than a Résumé Can

New to property management? That's okay. If you're dependable, take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, and like seeing the results of a job well done, your skills and experience may transfer well to a career in apartment property maintenance.

As opportunities become available, our Talent Acquisition team may reach out to qualified candidates whose experience and interests align with our needs.

What Does a Groundskeeper Do?

Groundskeepers play an important role in keeping our apartment communities clean, attractive, and welcoming for residents, prospective residents, and visitors. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in maintaining the appearance of the community and enjoys staying active throughout the workday.

Responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of community grounds and common areas


• Picking up litter and debris throughout the property


• Keeping sidewalks, parking areas, breezeways, and other exterior areas clean


• Assisting with basic landscaping and grounds maintenance


• Maintaining pool and recreational areas


• Cleaning and preparing common areas for residents and prospective residents


• Assisting the maintenance team with projects and apartment turns as needed


• Identifying and reporting maintenance or safety concerns


• Helping ensure the community remains clean, attractive, and well maintained


• Performing physically active work outdoors in varying weather conditions

What We Look For

You don't need previous apartment maintenance or property management experience to be considered for an entry-level Groundskeeper opportunity.

We're looking for individuals who bring:

• A strong work ethic and dependable attendance


• Pride in keeping outdoor spaces clean and well maintained


• A positive attitude and willingness to learn


• The ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Good attention to detail


• The ability to stay productive and manage assigned tasks throughout the day


• Comfort working outdoors and performing physically active work


• A professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and coworkers


• Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, maintenance, construction, janitorial, or similar hands-on experience is a plus

Why Consider a Career with GIT?

At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100% family-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long-term career growth.

Unlike third-party management companies, we own and operate our communities. We invest in training, promote from within whenever possible, and give employees opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers in property management.

We Offer

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Competitive compensation with monthly performance bonus opportunities


• Employee Apartment Discount


• Professional Development and Ongoing Training


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holiday


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Optional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Pet Insurance


• Career advancement opportunities across multiple markets

Who We Are

Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family-owned real estate investment and management company. We own and operate apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we take a long-term approach to ownership and operations. Because we own our communities - not manage them for third parties, we're able to invest in our properties, our residents, and our employees for lasting success.

Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike.

Interested in joining the GIT team?