Groundskeeper

applebrookhomes; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebrook Homes seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain community grounds, mow lawns, plant flowers, and keep the property looking pristine while delivering friendly service to residents.

The role includes trimming hedges, debris removal, pool area upkeep where applicable, and on-site reporting of maintenance needs. A minimum of 1 year of groundskeeping experience and a High School Diploma or GED are required, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of groundskeeping experience.
• Customer service skills required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English with residents and staff.
• Must be within commuting distance of the property.
• Proficient with hand tools and power equipment.

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.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Customer service

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

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.

All offers of employment at Applebrook Homes LLC are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.