Grounds Specialist - Ft Meyers, FL /Sopra

Davis Development; Villas (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Company paid life insurance

Paid Time Off

Training and career development

Apparel Store allowance

Job summary

Davis Development is seeking a Grounds Specialist to maintain the property's grounds, common areas, and amenities, and to support the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager with general maintenance and repairs.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of general labor experience, a high school diploma, and a preferred Certified Pool Operator (CPO) credential. Must lift up to 50 lbs and be available for over 40 hours as needed. Join a team that values hands-on ownership and resident-focused service.

Qualifications

• One or more years of general labor experience; multifamily experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Walk property daily removing litter, debris and pet droppings from all areas.
• Remove trash and recyclables and maintain office trash areas as scheduled.
• Check and log pool levels daily; vacuum pools weekly.
• Assist with general maintenance and repairs for assigned property and facilities.
• Maintain grills and inspect timers/knobs to ensure safety.

Skills

General labor experience

Multifamily experience

Time management

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Hand tools

Cleaning supplies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Your Role

The Grounds Specialist maintains the physical aspects of the property, which include the grounds, common areas and amenities. This position will also assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager by performing general maintenance and repairs for the assigned property and facilities.

• Walks the property throughout the day and removes litter, debris and pet droppings from all areas, including but not limited to, breezeways, pools, grounds, common areas, etc
• Removes trash and recyclables within the office and maintains the trash areas per the agreed upon schedule
• Checks and logs pool levels daily and vacuums pools weekly
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities by performing general labor duties
• Cleans and maintains grills inspecting timers and knobs to ensure safety

Your Role

The Grounds Specialist maintains the physical aspects of the property, which include the grounds, common areas and amenities. This position will also assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager by performing general maintenance and repairs for the assigned property and facilities.

What You Will Do

• Walks the property throughout the day and removes litter, debris and pet droppings from all areas, including but not limited to, breezeways, pools, grounds, common areas, etc
• Removes trash and recyclables within the office and maintains the trash areas per the agreed upon schedule
• Checks and logs pool levels daily and vacuums pools weekly
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities by performing general labor duties
• Cleans and maintains grills inspecting timers and knobs to ensure safety

What You Will Bring

• One or more years of general labor job experience is preferred, multifamily experience is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certified is preferred
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools, cleaning supplies and other equipment needed for the role
• Excellent time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills via all communication channels
• Ability to lift tools, equipment and other items in the unit (approximately 50 lbs)
• Work over 40 hours per week as business needs deem appropriate

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What We Offer

• Great benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision, behavioral health and more) on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Savings Plan (4% employer match; 100% vested immediately)
• Company paid life insurance (1x base salary)
• Paid Time Off package with a carryover provision
• Training and career development opportunities
• Company Apparel Store allowance

Who We Are

Davis Development is a privately owned luxury apartment developer and property management company with 25+ years in the industry and a best-in-class reputation. We have developed and managed multi-family properties throughout the country. Part of our success is attributed to empowering our teams to manage their properties as owner-operators, entrusting them with making the best decisions for their teams and residents. It is this approach that keeps our family culture and a results-driven attitude.

At Davis Development, our management team is hands-on and in-house, running our communities every day. We make places people love to call home.

Our culture is simple: work hard, have fun, and take care of the details. On-site teams think like owners and make decisions that matter.

We show up every day to support our people and serve our residents better than anyone else.

You will find a sense of pride, commitment, and determination that allows every team member the opportunity to have a meaningful impact. We hope you come grow with us!

Davis Development is an equal opportunity employer and proud to support diversity in the workplace.