Groundskeeper

RISE: A Real Estate Company; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU / Nicholson Gateway in Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated groundskeeper/janitorial teammate to keep the community clean and presentable. The role centers on trash collection, disposal, and maintaining shared spaces to ensure a welcoming resident experience.

The ideal candidate enjoys active work, can work independently, and values consistency. Physical duties include lifting, walking, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions, with opportunities to contribute to inspections and special

Qualifications

• Previous groundskeeping, janitorial, housekeeping, hospitality, or custodial experience preferred.
• Comfortable spending most of the workday collecting and disposing of trash.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and remain productive throughout the day.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Ability to walk, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull items throughout the workday.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Emptying trash cans and collecting, removing, and disposing of trash throughout the community
• Keeping trash rooms, dumpster areas, breezeways, sidewalks, and exterior common areas clean
• Picking up litter and debris throughout the property
• Cleaning and maintaining hallways, stairwells, elevators, amenity spaces, offices, and other shared areas
• Preparing vacant apartments for new residents as needed
• Identifying and reporting maintenance concerns, damage, or safety hazards
• Assisting with community inspections, property cleanups, and special projects
• Supporting the onsite team in maintaining a clean and welcoming resident experience
• Maintaining cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment

Job description

At LSU / Nicholson Gateway, we're looking for someone who takes pride in keeping the community clean, orderly, and presentable.

The primary responsibility of this role is collecting, removing, and disposing of trash throughout the property. This position spends most of the day moving throughout the community, emptying trash, cleaning shared spaces, and addressing areas that need attention.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, works well independently, and understands that consistency matters.

What You'll Be Doing

• Emptying trash cans and collecting, removing, and disposing of trash throughout the community
• Keeping trash rooms, dumpster areas, breezeways, sidewalks, and exterior common areas clean
• Picking up litter and debris throughout the property
• Cleaning and maintaining hallways, stairwells, elevators, amenity spaces, offices, and other shared areas
• Preparing vacant apartments for new residents as needed
• Identifying and reporting maintenance concerns, damage, or safety hazards
• Assisting with community inspections, property cleanups, and special projects
• Supporting the onsite team in maintaining a clean and welcoming resident experience
• Maintaining cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment

What We're Looking For

• Previous groundskeeping, janitorial, housekeeping, hospitality, or custodial experience preferred
• Comfortable spending most of the workday collecting and disposing of trash
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and remain productive throughout the day
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Ability to walk, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull items throughout the workday
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

What Success Looks Like

• Trash is collected consistently and does not build up throughout the community
• Dumpster areas, trash rooms, breezeways, and shared spaces remain clean and orderly
• Litter and debris are addressed before residents need to report them
• Common areas consistently look welcoming and well-maintained
• Problems are identified before they become complaints
• Team members know they can count on you

Why Join LSU / Nicholson Gateway?

• Stable, full-time opportunity
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant student housing community
• Growth opportunities within a growing organization
• The chance to make a visible impact every day

This is a hands-on, physically active position. If you are dependable, take pride in keeping a property clean, and are comfortable handling trash collection as the primary responsibility of your day, we'd love to meet you.

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or screening and assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.