Groundskeeper

Liberty Military Housing; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401(k) matching

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Boot allowance

Maintenance bonus incentives

Career growth opportunities

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper to maintain a multi-family residential community in Washington. You’ll perform cleaning, grounds upkeep, and basic maintenance to ensure a safe, well-kept property for residents.

The role requires physical capability (lifting up to 65 lbs) and a valid driver’s license, with occasional travel to regional locations for work, training, and meetings. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Entry level to 6 months of general custodial/maintenance experience.
• Beginning level understanding of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment applicable to job requirements.
• Strong communication with coworkers, managers, vendors, or residents.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electric cart.
• Ability to travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other activities.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 65 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds, amenities, and surrounding areas.
• Removes trash from grounds, offices, homes, and surroundings daily.
• Cleans interior and exterior areas with standard cleaning tools.
• May assist with snow removal where applicable.
• Assist in make-ready of vacant units (trash outs, touch-ups).
• Carry and remove abandoned furniture, tools, and equipment as directed.
• Assist with repairs, replacement, and installation of window/door screens and fixtures.
• Maintain storage and shop areas; assist Service Technicians as needed.
• May perform minor interior/exterior touch up painting/caulking.
• Clean AC vents, replace air filters, and smoke detectors.
• Report maintenance concerns to management.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and LMH policies.
• Travel to multiple locations for work as needed.

Skills

General custodial experience

Grounds maintenance understanding

Communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Mobility/travel readiness

Lifting up to 65 lbs

Education

None

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Liberty Military Housing – Own your passion forservice!

About Liberty Military Housing

Liberty Military Housing is one of the largest providers of military family housing in the United States. In partnership with theUS military, we are committed to delivering safe,high-qualityhomes and exceptional service to thefamilies ofmen and women who serve our country.We’reseeking dedicated team members for a variety of roles and offer excellent benefits, training, development, and opportunities for advancement. Ifyou’reready to grow your career and become anemployee owner, explore our currentopportunitiestoday.

What We Provide You:

Liberty Military Housing is committed to supporting our team members in every aspect of life—from career development to family needs and overall health and wellness.

We proudly offer a comprehensive and competitive benefitsand incentivepackage that includes:

• Platinum-Level Medical, Dental & Vision Coveragewith affordable premiums

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)become anemployee ownerwith retirement savings

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Education Reimbursementup to$5,250 per year

• Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick time, and10 paid holidays

• Wellness Benefits,including free gym access andadditionalwellness programs

• Annual BootAllowance

• Maintenance Bonus Incentives

• Career Growth Opportunities.Unlock your potential with immersive,hands-ontraining designed to elevate your skills, help you advance, and build a rewardinglong-termcareer with a company that truly invests in your future.

• Life and AD&D Insurance

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a Porter/Groundskeeper:

As a Liberty Military Housing Porter/Groundskeeper, you will perform routine cleaning and upkeep of grounds, buildings, amenities, and the surrounding areas in a multi-family residential community. Operates tools, machinery, and other equipment to complete tasks in an efficient manner. Your role requires the ability to effectively communicate, perform quality work in a safe manner, and deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.

Your Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors district office, pool, recreation areas, parking lots and other areas surrounding the community.

• Removes trash from grounds, office areas, homes, and the surrounding community perimeter on a daily basis.

• Details interior and exterior areas on a regular basis, using general cleaning tools and equipment (i.e. broom, mop, vacuum, rake or blower to keep entry areas, sidewalks, streets and walking areas clean of debris, dust, leaves and brush).

• May help with snow shovelling (where applicable) of sidewalks and other main entry areas.

• Assists in the preparation of make ready units including removal of trash from vacant homes (trash outs), touch up paint, and general cleaning prior to make-ready.

• Assists with various physical tasks as directed; carrying and removal of abandoned furniture, tools, appliances, and other equipment.

• Assists with repairs, replacement and installation of window and door screens, lightbulb and other fixtures.

• Helps clean and maintain storage and shop areas.

• Assists Service Technicians when needed.

• May perform minor interior and exterior touch up painting/caulking.

• Cleans air conditioning vents, replaces air filters, and smoke detectors.

• Performs any additional routine cleaning/maintenance on property as requested, as needed, or as directed.

• Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on homes, community and/or common areas to management.

• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment and LMH Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

• Understands and follows safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces. Performs any additional routine maintenance on property as requested by supervisor.

• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to various locations for work purposes.

Qualifications

What You Need for Success:

• Entry level to 6 months of general custodial/maintenance experience.

• Beginning level understanding of grounds maintenance.

• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment applicable to job requirements.

• Communication and effective interaction with co-workers, managers, vendors or residents; sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

• Basic computer skills preferred (PC/mobile device).

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electrical cart.

• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.

• Ability to independently lift/carry supplies or equipment up to 65 lbs.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly