Groundskeeper

Fogelman; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fogelman is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and ensure cleanliness of the property grounds, common areas, and amenities in Houston, TX. The role involves outdoor upkeep, trash removal, and minor maintenance tasks, with occasional weekend work.

The position requires attention to detail and a reliable driver’s license. Candidates with previous groundskeeping experience are preferred, and duties may include assisting with turnover of make-ready apartments.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Weekend work may be required.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Job description

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.
• Weekend work may be required.
• 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.
• 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.