Exterior Grounds Care Specialist

Zellis Residential; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Zellis Residential is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain the exterior areas of our multifamily communities. You will manage grounds, landscaping, parking lots, and building exteriors to create a welcoming first impression for residents and guests.

You must be dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive, following safety protocols and OSHA requirements while representing Zellis with professionalism in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and seasonal property care.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools used in grounds maintenance (mowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers).
• Understanding of irrigation system operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods.
• Basic communication skills for reporting issues and interacting with residents.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and trim grass; maintain landscaping, beds, shrubs, and trees; apply mulch and remove weeds on a routine schedule.
• Clean and maintain building exteriors, entryways, breezeways, sidewalks, parking lots, dumpster areas, and all common areas daily.
• Remove trash, litter, and debris from exterior areas; keep dumpster areas clean and orderly.
• Perform seasonal maintenance including leaf removal, snow and ice management, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing as needed.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems; water plants and report issues to the Service Manager promptly.
• Identify and report pest activity, safety hazards, property damage, lighting outages, and maintenance concerns to the Service Manager.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Initiative

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Pressure Washers

Job description

Zellis Residential is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain the exterior areas of our multifamily communities. You will manage grounds, landscaping, parking lots, and building exteriors to create a welcoming first impression for residents and guests.

You must be dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive, following safety protocols and OSHA requirements while representing Zellis with professionalism in every interaction.