Groundskeeper

Fogelman; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain the cleanliness and appeal of a vibrant apartment community. In this role, you'll ensure that the grounds and common areas are pristine, contributing to a welcoming environment for residents. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere while demonstrating excellent attention to detail and customer service skills. Join a company that values its associates and fosters a supportive culture, where your contributions will be recognized and appreciated. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading organization in the multi-family industry.

Qualifications

• One year of groundskeeping experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the property including grounds and common areas.
• Assist maintenance team with turnover of make-ready apartments.
• Adhere to all company policies including safety and Fair Housing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Groundskeeping experience

Job description

Alden Place at South Square, 100 Alexan Drive, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America Req #782

Monday, April 21, 2025

Fogelman is a nationally recognized leader in the multi-family industry. We are proud to have received several outstanding awards - #1 Best Place to Work in Multifamily, Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms, & Top 50 fastest growing companies, to name a few. It’s our company culture that makes the difference - a fun, family atmosphere with exceptional pay and recognition of our associates through appreciation events and individual awards. You will love working at Fogelman!

Autumn Park Apartments, a Class A community located in Durham, SC, is interviewing strong candidates to help maintain our beautiful apartment community and prepare apartments for our new residents. The ideal candidate has experience as a Groundskeeper, is detail-oriented, and possesses excellent customer service skills.

SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper maintains and ensures cleanliness of the property which includes the grounds, all common areas, and amenities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Picking up and maintaining community grounds.
• Cleaning the office and amenity areas.
• Removal of trash in common areas.
• Operation and maintenance of the trash compactor and its surrounding area.
• Cleaning exterior buildings and breezeways, including pressure washing.
• Minor maintenance including light bulb changes and upkeep of the pool area.
• Assists maintenance team with turnover of make-ready apartments.
• Adhere to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• One year of groundskeeping experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail with ability to work independently.
• Depending on the property, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant walking, standing, and sitting alternately; frequent climbing of stairs; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulders.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; Occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs or more.
• Strong constant finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp/turn, touch, feel, and reach.
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing; ability to comprehend and speak.
• Work in a variety of conditions, including both indoors and outdoors; frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Fogelman is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.