Community Groundskeeper – Turnberry Isle Apartments

GAINES INVESTMENT TRUST; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Apartment discount

Professional development

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper for Turnberry Isle Apartments in Dallas, Texas. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining the appearance of outdoor spaces and common areas, with opportunities to contribute to landscaping, cleaning, and resident-facing upkeep.

No prior apartment maintenance experience is required. The ideal candidate is dependable, can work independently or in a team, and takes pride in keeping outdoor spaces clean and welcoming for residents and

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required beyond dependability and willingness to learn.
• Entry-level opportunity; prior apartment maintenance experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of grounds and common areas.
• Pick up litter and debris throughout the property.
• Keep sidewalks and exterior areas clean and safe.
• Assist with basic landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain pool and recreational areas, and prepare common areas for residents.

Job description

Community Groundskeeper – Turnberry Isle Apartments

Turnberry Isle Apartments

1519 Frankford Avenue

Dallas, TX 75248

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 Turnberry Isle Apartments, 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.

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.

• 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.