Groundskeeper

Balfour-Beatty; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical and Dental Insurance

Health, FSA and Dependent Care

Company paid life insurance

401K plan with employer matching

Robust PTO (sick, holidays, vacation,,

Volunteer days

Disability and parental leave

And more!

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Communities in Houston is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of our community and provide world-class service to residents. You will perform ground maintenance, greet residents, and support safety and environment policies.

Eligible for a $500 net sign-on bonus paid in the first paycheck. Must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and be available for night and weekend duty.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to use smart mobile devices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Solid customer relations skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be available for night/weekend emergency call duty.

Responsibilities

• Clean, rake, and collect debris from grounds, breezeways, and common areas.
• Keep stair towers clean and waste-free.
• Ensure exterior steps have treads and are safe.
• Remove snow and apply salt during inclement weather.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy, including clean-out tasks.
• Inspect exteriors and lighting daily; report repairs to maintenance supervisor.
• Follow company safety and environmental policies.
• Provide responsive, professional service to residents to maximize satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent

Driver's license

Smart devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who we are

At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created whenWe Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy and creativity.

Our Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
• And more!

About the Role

Our Groundskeeper employees are very important in meeting this objective, with responsibility for maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of the community and providing world-class service to our valued residents. If you are a hard-working, personable and dedicated employee interested in a position with a leading property management company, we want to hear from you.

You may be eligible for a $500 net sign on bonus to be paid out in your first paycheck

What you\'ll be doing

• Cleaning, raking and collecting debris from community grounds, breezeways and common areas.
• Keeping all stair towers clean and free of waste.
• Ensuring all exterior steps have treads and are safe.
• Removing snow and applying salt in inclement weather.
• Preparing vacant units for occupancy, including any necessary clean-out tasks.
• Performing daily inspections of building exteriors and lighting; reporting any required repairs or issues to the maintenance supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the successful execution of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Delivering the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive and professional interactions.

Who We\'re Looking For

• Qualified candidates will have a high school or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid, state-issued driver’s license and safe driving record is also required.
• Ability to use smart mobile devices
• Ability to work independently
• Solid customer relations skills
• Strong communication skills
• Must be available for night/weekend emergency call duty.

Typical Physical Demands:

Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, and office equipment. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move equipment and supplies up to 75lbs.

Typical Work Conditions:

Work is performed in and outside a maintenance/machinery environment and in and outside residential properties. Employee frequently interacts directly with residents, maintenance and communities’ staff during the workday.

Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds and maintains infrastructure assets.

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