Groundskeeper and Maintenance Technician

52TEN; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

52TEN is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Bryan, TX to keep the community clean, attractive, safe, and well maintained. The role is outdoor, highly active, with focus on groundskeeping, property appearance, and general maintenance.

You will handle repairs, site prep, and improvement projects, working independently and ensuring timely completion of tasks for residents and managers. This is a full-time onsite position with compensation $19-22 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, construction, or property maintenance; experience with manufactured housing, RV communities, apartments, or similar properties is a plus.
• Working knowledge of general property repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and basic construction.
• Experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and manage assigned tasks.
• Comfortable using a phone or computer-based system to receive and update work assignments.
• Dependable, organized, and able to follow through on responsibilities.
• Good communication skills and a respectful, service-oriented approach when interacting with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to work independently, identify what needs attention, and adjust priorities as property needs arise.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community grounds and common areas to ensure the property is clean, attractive, safe, and well cared for.
• Perform regular groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, blowing, raking, and general landscape maintenance.
• Pick up trash and debris and maintain streets, sidewalks, common areas, vacant sites, and other areas throughout the community.
• Trim bushes, shrubs, and trees and assist with planting, irrigation, and other landscaping needs.
• Maintain the appearance of vacant homes and homesites, including cleanup and preparation for move-ins.
• Perform seasonal property maintenance and cleanup as needed.
• Complete routine maintenance and resident repair requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with preparing homes and sites for move-ins, including utility connections, sidewalks, driveways, and site preparation.
• Perform general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and basic construction.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of community water and sewer lines, including underground repairs when needed.
• Perform interior and exterior home repairs and improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain community vehicles, tools, and equipment and help ensure they are properly cared for and in good working condition.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with capital improvement and property enhancement projects.
• Monitor vendor work as needed to help ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Communicate regularly with the Community Manager regarding property conditions, maintenance needs, priorities, and completed work.
• Help identify maintenance concerns before they become larger problems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Pitch in wherever needed to support the community and provide a great experience for residents and team members.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Groundskeeping

Property repairs

Tools operation

Driver's license

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Location: Stone Haven and Oak Haven Communities – Bryan, TX
Compensation: $19-22 per hour depending on experience
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Community Manager

About the Role

52TEN is looking for a dependable, hands‑on Maintenance Technician to help keep our community clean, attractive, safe, and well maintained.

This is a highly active role with a strong focus on groundskeeping, property appearance, and general maintenance. You’ll spend much of your day outdoors caring for the community grounds and common areas, while also handling repairs, maintenance requests, site preparation, and property improvement projects.

The right person for this role takes pride in their work, notices when something needs attention, and is willing to jump in and get the job done. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, resourceful, comfortable working independently, and enjoys seeing the results of a hard day’s work.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain community grounds and common areas to ensure the property is clean, attractive, safe, and well cared for.
• Perform regular groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, blowing, raking, and general landscape maintenance.
• Pick up trash and debris and maintain streets, sidewalks, common areas, vacant sites, and other areas throughout the community.
• Trim bushes, shrubs, and trees and assist with planting, irrigation, and other landscaping needs.
• Maintain the appearance of vacant homes and homesites, including cleanup and preparation for move‑ins.
• Perform seasonal property maintenance and cleanup as needed.
• Complete routine maintenance and resident repair requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with preparing homes and sites for move‑ins, including utility connections, sidewalks, driveways, and site preparation.
• Perform general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and basic construction.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of community water and sewer lines, including underground repairs when needed.
• Perform interior and exterior home repairs and improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain community vehicles, tools, and equipment and help ensure they are properly cared for and in good working condition.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with capital improvement and property enhancement projects.
• Monitor vendor work as needed to help ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Communicate regularly with the Community Manager regarding property conditions, maintenance needs, priorities, and completed work.
• Help identify maintenance concerns before they become larger problems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Pitch in wherever needed to support the community and provide a great experience for residents and team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, construction, or property maintenance; experience with manufactured housing, RV communities, apartments, or similar properties is a plus.
• Working knowledge of general property repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and basic construction.
• Experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and manage assigned tasks.
• Comfortable using a phone or computer‑based system to receive and update work assignments.
• Dependable, organized, and able to follow through on responsibilities.
• Good communication skills and a respectful, service‑oriented approach when interacting with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to work independently, identify what needs attention, and adjust priorities as property needs arise.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Physical & Work Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on position that requires working primarily onsite and frequently outdoors.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and perform physical work for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use landscaping, maintenance, and construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with groundskeeping, property maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects.

Why 52TEN?

At 52TEN, we believe great communities are built by great people. Every team member plays an important role in creating The Best Experience for our residents and for each other.

We value people who take pride in their work, make smart decisions, support the team, and take ownership of getting things done. In this role, the work you do every day has a visible impact on the community and the people who call it home.

If you enjoy working outdoors, fixing things, improving the property around you, and being part of a team that cares about doing things well, we’d love to hear from you.

Join 52TEN and help us create communities we’re proud of.