Groundskeeper

Hrpliving

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly renewal bonus program

Free Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Match Program

Paid time off including your birthday

Paid sick time off

Pet Insurance Plans

Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/3

Job summary

Hawthorne Residential Partners is seeking a Groundskeeper for an outdoor-focused maintenance role at Village at Midtown in Mobile, AL. This entry-level position emphasizes cleanliness, exterior upkeep, and a welcoming community presence.

The role involves basic yardwork, trash removal, light landscaping, and routine property checks. A valid driver's license is required; prior maintenance experience is preferred but not essential. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

High School or GED equivalent.
Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance.
One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required.
Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout exterior areas of the property.
Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.
Ensure community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris or large items around the perimeter.
Assist with light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team.
Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities.
Assist the maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior touch-ups as needed.
Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed.
Help maintain shop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.
Assist with preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested
Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.
Assist the maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snow preparation or cleanup.
Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism.

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

Village at Midtown - 320 Stanton Rd - Mobile, AL - 36617

At Hawthorne Residential Partners , we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.

We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.

Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity!

Groundskeeper | Job Overview

Groundskeepers play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Groundskeeper, you willbe responsible formaintainingthe overall cleanlinessandappearance ofthe community’s exterior spaces. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.

Groundskeeper| Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

Education:

High School or GED equivalent

Experience:

Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance
One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but notrequired

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Groundskeeper | Job Functions

Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout exterior areas of the property.
Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.
Ensure community trash receptacles,compactorareas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris orlarge itemsaround the perimeter.
Assistwith light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team.
Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities.

Community Appearance Support

Assistthe maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior touch-ups as needed.
Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed.
Helpmaintainshop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.
Assistwith preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested

Additional Responsibilities

Assistthe team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.
Assistthe maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snowpreparation or cleanup.
Promotegood professionalrelations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture,alwaysdisplay a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Alwaysmaintainprofessionalism.

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.
Willingness to Learn: Eager togrowskills with hands-on training.
People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness,communityand connection.
Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.

Work Schedule & Availability

Groundskeeperswork Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.

Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

Groundskeeper– Specific Benefits: Groundskeepersareeligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.

Professional Benefits: GroundskeeperToday – MaintenanceTechnician ITomorrow!

Our Career Path Program is offered toallofour employees.When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.

Personal Benefits