Groundskeeper - Apartment Community Maintenance

Middleburg Communities; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Middleburg Communities in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Groundskeeper to work under the Service Manager. This role performs maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping tasks to maintain curb appeal and quality apartments, while addressing customer service requests.

You will communicate effectively, perform safe, high-quality work, and support our mission and values. The position offers regular hours, weekend availability, and opportunities to contribute to a growing community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in apartment maintenance or related field.
• Proficient in basic plumbing, touch‑up painting, basic appliance repair, basic electrical, locks, and basic carpentry.
• Some basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of building materials and tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills in a Windows environment (able to operate a mobile device or PC).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and janitorial services per the assigned schedule and according to policies and procedures. Housekeeping and grounds work not to exceed 75% of the time.
• Be responsible in the utilization of maintenance materials; inform manager of supply needs; keep storage area well organized and locked.
• Perform refurbishing and renovation of apartments per standards: ensure 75% of vacant apartments are in market‑ready condition according to quality standards, 3 to 5‑day downtime standard for the preparation of market‑ready apartments, and 10‑day turn for upgrade units and the “I would live here” test.
• Daily walk the property for curb appeal, condition, deferred maintenance, and safety issues to meet Inspection Report standards and the “I live here” test.
• Complete all tasks on time and per company safety policies. Notify the manager of any safety concerns. Participate in safety meetings.
• May require training to receive additional regulatory and environmental certifications such as lead, asbestos renovations/repairs, HVAC, and CFC I, II, and universal.
• Responsible for knowledge of property‑specific problems such as asbestos.

Skills

Groundskeeping

General maintenance

Customer service

English communication

Basic plumbing

Painting touch-up

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ladder

Dolly

Back belt

Goggles

Reciprocating saw

Circular saw

Cordless drill

Snow blower

Vacuum

Paintbrush

Job description

Middleburg Communities in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Groundskeeper to work under the Service Manager. This role performs maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping tasks to maintain curb appeal and quality apartments, while addressing customer service requests.

You will communicate effectively, perform safe, high-quality work, and support our mission and values. The position offers regular hours, weekend availability, and opportunities to contribute to a growing community.