Groundkeeper - Villa Del Mar

Jstreetps; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

J Street Property Services is seeking a Maintenance Support to help keep our community clean, welcoming, and well-maintained for residents and visitors. You will focus on exterior appearance, grounds, and common areas, while supporting the service team with turnover, light maintenance, and timely cleaning tasks.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions, with responsibility for ensuring a safe, presentable environment across shared spaces and model

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, porter, hospitality, or property maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment, landscaping tools, and basic maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Keep the community grounds clean and attractive through trash pickup, sweeping, pressure washing, debris removal and curb-appeal work.
• Ensure leasing office, clubhouse and common areas are clean, presentable, and safe.
• Assist with apartment make-readies and turnover preparation, including cleaning and light maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Landscaping tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

At J Street, Maintenance Support helps create the first impression residents, prospects, and guests experience every day. This role keeps the community clean, welcoming, and ready—from the grounds and amenities to common areas, models, and apartment homes.

Whether your primary focus is groundskeeping, porter duties, housekeeping, or a combination based on the needs of the community, you’ll work closely with the Service Team to protect the property, support apartment readiness, and help deliver a resident experience we can be proud of.

YOUR ROLE ON THE TEAM

Maintenance Support positions may vary by community based on property size, staffing structure, and operational needs. Team members may be assigned primarily to one area or support a combination of responsibilities.

Focused primarily on exterior appearance, grounds, breezeways, trash areas, amenities, and overall curb appeal.

Focused primarily on the cleanliness and presentation of the leasing office, clubhouse, amenities, common areas, models, and apartment homes.

Maintenance Support

Provides broader support to the Service Team, including apartment turns, make-ready assistance, cleaning, painting, caulking, and other light maintenance or property-upkeep responsibilities.

Regardless of primary assignment, every Maintenance Support team member plays an important role in creating a community that is clean, welcoming, safe, and ready for our residents.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Keep the Community Looking Its Best

• Maintain clean, attractive community grounds through trash pickup, sweeping, pressure washing, debris removal, and routine curb-appeal work.
• Monitor and empty trash receptacles and pet-waste stations and address visible cleanliness concerns throughout the community.
• Support landscaping and seasonal property needs through watering, mulching, raking, and other assigned tasks, as needed..
• Help keep pool areas, fitness centers, amenities, breezeways, parking areas, and other shared spaces clean, organized, and safe.

Care for Common Areas & Apartment Homes

• Clean and maintain the leasing office, clubhouse, restrooms, laundry rooms, mail areas, storage spaces, and other shared areas as assigned.
• Help ensure models, vacant apartments, and move-in homes are clean, presentable, and ready for residents and prospects.
• Complete light cleaning and touch-up work with attention to detail and pride in the finished result.

Support the Service Team

• Assist with apartment make-readies and turnover preparation, including cleaning, painting, caulking, and other light maintenance tasks within training and assigned responsibilities.
• Safely use cleaning equipment, landscaping tools, and basic maintenance tools appropriate to the role.
• Report safety hazards, property damage, needed repairs, or recurring concerns promptly to the Service Director or appropriate supervisor.

Work Safely & Protect the Property

• Follow J Street safety procedures and use cleaning products, equipment, tools, and required personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Support compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, Fair Housing requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Use supplies and property resources responsibly and help maintain organized work and storage areas.

Be Part of the Resident Experience

• Work collaboratively with the Service Director, Service Technicians, Community Director, and onsite team to keep the community safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Interact professionally and courteously with residents, prospects, vendors, and teammates.
• Bring urgency, reliability, and follow-through to assigned work and help the team respond to changing community priorities.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, porter, hospitality, or property maintenance work preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment, landscaping tools, and basic maintenance tools.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage assigned priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and regularly walk, bend, kneel, reach, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled and provide occasional after-hours support when required by the community.

At J Street Property Services, we believe great properties are built by great people. As a values-driven commercial and residential real estate management company, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term value for our clients, residents, tenants, and partners.

Our success is rooted in integrity, accountability, and care. We take pride in operating high-quality assets and building trusted relationships through transparency, follow-through, and a commitment to doing the right thing—even when it's not the easiest path.

At J Street, employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute meaningful ideas, and make an impact every day. We foster a professional, collaborative environment where team members are supported in their growth and encouraged to build rewarding careers. Whether you're serving residents, managing properties, supporting operations, or driving strategic initiatives, you'll be part of a team that values service, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for an organization where your work matters, your contributions are recognized, and your career can grow alongside a thriving company, we'd love to meet you.