Groundskeeper

Onni Group of Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefit package

HSA/FSA

EAP

Education allowance

Referral program

Team culture

Friends & Family rates

Job summary

Onni Group of Companies is seeking a maintenance associate to keep common areas tidy and participate in site-to-site support. The role requires travel between properties, second shift work, and weekend coverage to support priorities and safety standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, processing work orders, stocking supplies, assisting staff, and performing preventive maintenance while delivering strong customer service to residents and tenants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience using hand or power tools or equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with supervisor regarding the status of work and any potential issues
• Schedules, monitors and performs work orders as needed
• Ensures landscaping supplies are in stock and orders supplies, as directed
• Assists office staff as needed with posting notices on resident doors
• Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance to items that need to be repaired
• Ensures excellent customer service to prospective residents and tenants, and promotes a quality living experience for all residents
• General building preventive maintenance tasks
• Provides excellent customer service to prospective and current tenants, and promotes a quality living experience for all residents
• Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance to items that need to be repaired
• Communicates with supervisor regarding the overall maintenance function of the property.
• Common area clean up to include power washing buildings, cleaning pool area, laundry rooms, public restrooms and trash bins
• Participates in Company-provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention
• Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Maintain the common areas neat and tidy, which include but is not limited to the driveways, parking lots, curbs, trash receptacle areas, exterior hallways, and any public areas. This role supports the broader portfolio and requires the flexibility to travel between sites as needed to support strategic and operational priorities. The shift will be second shift with weekends required.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay and a Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

• Communicates with supervisor regarding the status of work and any potential issues
• Schedules, monitors and performs work orders as needed
• Ensures landscaping supplies are in stock and orders supplies, as directed
• Assists office staff as needed with posting notices on resident doors
• Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance to items that need to be repaired
• Ensures excellent customer service to prospective residents and tenants, and promotes a quality living experience for all residents
• General building preventive maintenance tasks
• Provides excellent customer service to prospective and current tenants, and promotes a quality living experience for all residents
• Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance to items that need to be repaired
• Communicates with supervisor regarding the overall maintenance function of the property.
• Common area clean up to include power washing buildings, cleaning pool area, laundry rooms, public restrooms and trash bins
• Participates in Company-provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention
• Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience using hand or power tools or equipment preferred

Salary Range

$21 - $23 per hour

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.