Community Groundskeeper– Saddle Brook Apartments

Gaines Investment Trust; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a Groundskeeper for Saddle Brook Apartments in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on keeping the community clean, attractive, and welcoming, with hands-on grounds maintenance and basic landscaping tasks.

No prior apartment experience is required, but dependability, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are valued. Compensation ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, with monthly performance bonuses where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping or similar is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically active tasks.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Professional and respectful with residents and coworkers.

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

Attention to detail

Team player

Outdoor work

Willing to learn

Job description

Groundskeeper

Saddle Brook Apartments
5353 Keller Springs Road
Dallas, TX 75248

Compensation: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience, plus monthly performance bonuses

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 familiar with Saddle Brook Apartments, live nearby, or are simply interested in joining our team, tell us more about your experience, work ethic, and interest in future Groundskeeper opportunities.

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

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.