Groundskeeper

Yarco Property Management; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yarco Companies is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance Associate to maintain the exterior grounds of our multifamily properties in Overland Park, KS. This role emphasizes curb appeal, safety, and responsive service to residents, with routine inspections and on-call support for emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be capable of lifting up to 110 pounds, performing light maintenance, and coordinating with the Community Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in property maintenance or grounds keeping is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 110 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Exterior grounds upkeep and curb appeal for the property.
• Daily exterior inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Pool maintenance: daily chemical inspections, maintenance, and cleaning to meet city codes.
• Assist maintenance personnel with light maintenance when required.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1923, The Yarco Companies, is a full-service, multi-family real estate firm that delivers highly specialized Property Management Services, and focuses primarily on Affordable Housing. To learn more about our company visit www.yarco.com.

Yarco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

Position Purpose

This safety sensitive position is responsible for upkeep of the exterior grounds of the property. Ensure adherence to company guidelines and achieve excellent resident satisfaction.

Each community location has pre-designated office hours which this position will need to accompany to ensure community operations are functioning effectively.

Key Contributions

• Property Appearance/Upkeep: Keep the property in a neat, clean, and well-maintained condition. Daily exterior inspections of the community assuring cleanliness and a high degree of 'curb appeal' for the property. Cross utilization with maintenance duties may be required.
• Pool Maintenance: Completion of daily chemical inspections, maintenance and cleaning to meet city codes and company standards.
• Customer Service: Ensure that the resident property meets and exceeds company standards for resident satisfaction and available for on-call emergencies (i.e., snow removal) per Community Manager's request.
• Light Maintenance: At the request of the Community Manager assist the maintenance personnel in performing light maintenance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one's short-term memory
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Position Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience/Ability: Able to follow direction, flexibility with work assignment. Customer service experience, a plus. Pool certification, if appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive: Frequent standing and walking, as well as occasional sitting. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 110 pounds. Occasional squatting, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing.

If job includes or may include driving for company business:

• Driver must have a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier
• Driver must have reliable means of transportation
• Driver must have the ability to be insurable at standard rates for driving.
• Driver must provide proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business

To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, drug screen, and a physical demand analysis; when applicable.