Groundskeeper

Laramar Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid federal holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Partial work-from-home schedule

401k with Company match

Job summary

Laramar Group seeks a Groundskeeper to perform daily upkeep across property grounds and common areas. Responsibilities include mowing, shrub/tree maintenance, irrigation work, cleaning, and minor repairs as needed. Must ensure safety, quality customer service, and adherence to housing regulations.

The role supports maintenance teams, works indoors/outdoors, and may involve driving to sites. A HS diploma and relevant experience help, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-year Groundskeeper or related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Proficient in using manual power tools safely.
• Position requires driving with valid and unrestricted license and appropriate vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Must consistently demonstrate quality customer service.
• Work alone and with a team in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ensure common areas are safe, clean, and presentable for staff and residents.
• Mowing/edging and shrub/tree maintenance.
• Planting/placing various plants and ground covers.
• Cleaning, including removal of trash.
• Painting and maintaining infrastructure and pool area/furniture.
• Snow removal as needed.
• Assist with irrigation system installation and repairs.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with repairs in units, as needed.
• Attend safety meetings and adhere to OSHA guidelines.
• Comply with Fair Housing regulations.
• Willing to perform additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Quality customer service

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Driving ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Trimmer/edger

Irrigation tools

Snow removal equipment

Job description

The Groundskeeper position performs daily community upkeep and maintenance tasks for at least one property. The Groundskeeper ensures all common areas are clean and trash free. These include but are not limited to parking, breezeways, hallways, pool area, clubhouse, laundry rooms, etc.

Responsibilities

• Must consistently demonstrate quality customer service
• Ability to work alone and with a team in a professional and efficient manner
• Ensure all common areas are safe, clean, and presentable for staff and residents; this may include but is not limited to:
• Mowing/edging
• Shrub/tree maintenance
• Planting/placing various plants and ground covers
• Cleaning, including removal of trash
• Painting and maintaining infrastructure, such as walls or curbs, and furniture, such as pool chairs or benches
• Snow removal
• Perform or assist with installation and repairs of irrigation systems
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with repairs in units, as needed
• Adhere to all OSHA safety guidelines and attend monthly safety meetings
• Comply with all federal and local Fair Housing regulations and ordinances
• Willing to perform any additional duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-year Groundskeeper or related experience preferred
• Ability to follow instructions
• Proficient in using manual power tools safely
• Position requires acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have appropriate vehicle insurance coverage

Skills and Abilities

• Embodies Laramar Core Values
• Strong oral and written communicator
• Positive attitude, organization with strong attention to detail required
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Constantly shows quality customer service and professionalism
• Proficient working with landscaping equipment, irrigation, plant life, and snow removal

Supervisory Expectations

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The work environment is both indoors and outdoors. When outdoors, exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather is possible. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including residents stopping and interrupting. Must be able to drive to sites or meetings with staff and vendors.
• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to complete physical labor such as frequent walking, lifting, climbing stairs, and standing for at least 8 hours per day.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Are there perks? Yes! Laramar offers excellent medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Company paid life insurance along with paid short and long-term disability insurance, paid Federal holidays including paid time off from Christmas Day through New Years' Day, a generous paid time off program, partial work-from-home schedule, and a 401k with Company match.