Groundskeeper

Balfour Beatty Communities; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company-paid Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Robust PTO & holidays

Volunteer Days

Disability & Parental Leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Communities is hiring a Groundskeeper to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the community and provide world-class service to residents. You will perform grounds maintenance, ensure safe exterior areas, and support occupancy readiness.

The role emphasizes reliability, customer care, and adherence to safety policies. Ideal candidates are hard-working, personable, and committed to community standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to use smart mobile devices on the job.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Solid customer relations and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in night/weekend emergency duty.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, raking and collecting debris from community grounds, breezeways and common areas.
• Keeping all stair towers clean and free of waste.
• Ensuring all exterior steps have treads and are safe.
• Removing snow and applying salt in inclement weather.
• Preparing vacant units for occupancy, including any necessary clean-out tasks.
• Performing daily inspections of building exteriors and lighting; reporting any required repairs or issues to the maintenance supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the successful execution of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Delivering the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive and professional interactions.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

Independent worker

Driver's license

Mobile device use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when

• Discretionary bonuses


• Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment


• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts


• Company paid life insurance


• 401K plan with employer matching


• Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days


• 2 Volunteer Days per year


• Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.


• And more!

Who We Are

At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when We Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy and creativity.

Our Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses


• Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment


• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts


• Company paid life insurance


• 401K plan with employer matching


• Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days


• 2 Volunteer Days per year


• Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.


• And more!

About The Role

Our Groundskeeper employees are very important in meeting this objective, with responsibility for maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of the community and providing world-class service to our valued residents. If you are a hard-working, personable and dedicated employee interested in a position with a leading property management company, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cleaning, raking and collecting debris from community grounds, breezeways and common areas.


• Keeping all stair towers clean and free of waste.


• Ensuring all exterior steps have treads and are safe.


• Removing snow and applying salt in inclement weather.


• Preparing vacant units for occupancy, including any necessary clean-out tasks.


• Performing daily inspections of building exteriors and lighting; reporting any required repairs or issues to the maintenance supervisor in a timely manner.


• Ensuring the successful execution of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures.


• Delivering the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive and professional interactions.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified candidates will have a high school or equivalent.


• Possession of a valid, state-issued driver’s license and safe driving record is also required.


• Ability to use smart mobile devices


• Ability to work independently


• Solid customer relations skills


• Strong communication skills


• Must be available for night/weekend emergency call duty.

Typical Physical Demands: Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, and office equipment. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move equipment and supplies up to 75lbs.

Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in and outside a maintenance/machinery environment and in and outside residential properties. Employee frequently interacts directly with residents, maintenance and communities’ staff during the workday.

Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds and maintains infrastructure assets.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law