Groundskeeper

RV Parks; Jennings (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebrook Homes in Jennings, FL is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor spaces at our community. This full-time role involves mowing, planting, debris removal, and ensuring grounds look presentable while delivering friendly resident service.

Requirements include 1 year of groundskeeping experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and strong English communication. Valid with power tools and hand tools experience; position based on property proximity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of groundskeeping experience required.
• Customer service experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate in English with residents and team.
• Motivation to provide good service.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds to company standards and keep areas clean.
• Report maintenance or grounds concerns to management.
• Mow lawns, trim trees/hedges, and perform basic landscaping tasks.
• Maintain pool area, sidewalks, and exterior buildings when needed.
• Dispose of yard waste and manage common area cleanliness.
• Supply and handle propane as required.
• Care for rental units through cleaning and minor repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Customer service

English proficiency

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Ready to make our property look its best every day? As a Groundskeeper, you'll have the opportunity to work outdoors and maintain the beauty of our community. From mowing lawns to planting flowers, and ensuring the grounds are clean and inviting, your work will help keep everything looking sharp and well-kept. If you have at least 1 year of experience in groundskeeping and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done, this is the perfect role for you.

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper is primarily responsible for performing a variety of landscaping maintenance duties such as mow lawns, plant flowers, remove debris from property grounds, and ensure our communities are well maintained and look presentable while delivering quality customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility grounds including cleanliness and maintenance to company expectations.
• Report maintenance and/or grounds concerns to management.
• Mow lawns, treat weeds, trim trees and hedges, and general landscaping as requested by management.
• Upkeep of onsite buildings, sidewalks, and pool area (when applicable) including painting and power washing.
• Collecting yard waste, trash/debris, cleaning building facilities, and emptying common area trash containers.
• Maintain swimming pool and pool area.
• Dispense propane as needed.
• Maintain company-owned rental units (cleaning and repairing as needed).
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience

• At least 1 year of groundskeeping experience, required.
• Customer Service Experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and co-workers.
• Motivation and dedication to serving customers and a job well done.
• Proficient with various hand tools and power equipment.
• Must be within commuting distance from the property.

Physical Requirements*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach periodically | Able to work in changing environmental conditions throughout the year, as majority of work activities occur outside | Safely able to handle and utilize necessary equipment for the role | Able to safely lift, pull and push up to 40 pounds.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applebrook Homes is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Employer is an affiliate of Athena Real Estate, LLC (see www.athenarealestate.com) located at 12393 Stoneybrook West Parkway Winter Garden, FL. Athena Real Estate, LLC (www.AthenaRealEstate.com).

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Groundskeeping: 1 year (Required)
• Hand tools: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Jennings, FL 32053: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person