Community Groundskeeper - Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments

gainescareers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a Groundskeeper for Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments in Plano, TX. This hands‑on role keeps grounds clean, attractive, and safe, supporting the maintenance team and resident services.

You should enjoy outdoor work, have a dependable work ethic, and be comfortable lifting, bending, and performing physical tasks. Prior landscaping or maintenance experience is a plus; training is provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping or related outdoor maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and follow guidelines.
• Pride in keeping outdoor spaces clean and well‑maintained.

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/physical work

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Groundskeeper

Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments

300 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75023

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.