Groundskeeper

Metro West Housing Solutions; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro West Housing Solutions in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain our award‑winning properties and support residents with reliable, friendly service. You will perform routine upkeep, grounds maintenance, trash collection, bulb changes, and light repairs under supervision to ensure safe, welcoming spaces.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a year of general work experience, and a proven record of reliability and attendance.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and resident interaction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility.
• Basic facility maintenance skills (bulb changes, cleaning).
• Willingness to transport between properties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reports maintenance repairs needed to supervisor.
• S sweeps and cleans parking lot on daily basis.
• Waters flower planters daily (seasonally where applicable).
• Picks up trash from grounds daily.
• Uses hose to clean front entry walks on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Changes all light bulbs in hallways and common areas as needed.
• Completes minor work orders for residents and/or management as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists other members of the Building Maintenance team, this may include moving and installation of furniture and equipment, removing snow from sidewalks.
• Maintains courteous and helpful attitude with residents.
• Attends training as required.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Maintains courteous and helpful attitude with coworkers and residents.
• May need to transport self between locations on a daily basis.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Organizational skills

Facility maintenance basics

Bulb changing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Metro West Housing Solutions is recruiting a Groundskeeper!

Metro West Housing Solutions is a leader in providing quality housing opportunities in the community. We are proud of our award-winning properties and highly rated programs and practices that provide homes and enrichment for those with low to moderate incomes. As a community focused agency, our culture at MWHS is based on respect and wellness of those within our organization and those we serve. We are currently recruiting for a Groundskeeper to join our team who values our agency's focus and organizational excellence.

The Position for Groundskeeper:

1. Reports all maintenance repairs needed to supervisor.
2. Sweeps and cleans parking lot on daily basis.
3. Waters flower planters daily (seasonally where applicable).
4. Picks up trash from grounds daily.
5. Uses hose to clean front entry walks on a regularly scheduled basis.
6. Changes all light bulbs in hallways and common areas as needed.
7. Completes minor work orders for residents and/or management as assigned by supervisor.
8. Assists other members of the Building Maintenance team, this may include moving and installation of furniture and equipment, removing snow from sidewalks.
9. Maintains courteous and helpful attitude with residents.
10. Attends training as required.
11. Regular and consistent attendance is required.
12. Maintains courteous and helpful attitude with coworkers and residents.
13. May need to transport self between locations on a daily basis.

The Candidate

• High School diploma or equivalent OR proven ability to read labels, instructions, etc.

• 1 year of general work experience, strongly prefer prior record of reliability and regular attendance. Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment.
• Ability to be well organized and flexible.
• Must have some ability related to facility maintenance, changing bulbs, sweeping.
• May need to transport self between properties.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Metro West Housing Solutions is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.