Groundskeeper at Steepleway Downs Apartments

Cottonwood Residential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Life & Disability

401k with match

HSA match

Paid time off 3 weeks

10.5 paid holidays

Job summary

Cottonwood Residential is seeking a Groundskeeper for Steepleway Downs Apartments in Northwest Houston, TX. Join our team to perform groundskeeping tasks and help maintain a welcoming property.

This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, plus a 401k with company match and paid time off. We value reliability, physical fitness, and a commitment to resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and speak English to communicate with customers and interpret procedures.
• Available to work on-call during nights/weekends and company events.
• Must be able to move, carry, reposition, or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk and stand for long periods.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and navigate elevation changes.
• Frequent need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, push/pull, and navigate difficult terrain.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash and litter from property grounds.
• Sweep and pressure wash pathways and buildings.
• Perform basic gardening and weeding.
• Wipe down and clean windows and common furniture.
• Complete general maintenance tasks related to household, building, and grounds repairs.

Skills

English proficiency

On-call availability

Lifting 50 lbs

Mobility

Stairs & ladders

Safety awareness

Job description

Texas - Houston

Cottonwood Residential is hiring! We are looking for a Groundskeeper to join our team at Steepleway Downs Apartments in Northwest Houston, TX. Apply today!

Job Summary of a Groundskeeper

• Removing trash and litter from the property grounds.
• Sweeping and pressure washing pathways and buildings.
• Basic gardening and weeding.
• Wiping down and cleaning windows and common furniture.
• Completing general maintenance tasks related to household, building, and grounds repairs.

Qualifications & Required Experience of a Groundskeeper

• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate with customers, process Company paperwork, and interpret safety and operating manuals and procedures.
• Available to work on-call during nights/weekends and Company events.
• Must be able to move, carry, reposition, or lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and ability to navigate elevation changes while maintaining balance.
• Frequent need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, push/pull, and ability to navigate difficult terrain and access small areas.

Compensation & Benefits of a Groundskeeper

• Competitive pay!
• Full health, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits - available within 1-30 days!
• Generous 401k and HSA Company match!
• Paid time off – eligible for 3 weeks (120 hours) in 1 st year!
• 10.5 paid holidays!

At Cottonwood Residential, we're committed to creating an exceptional customer experience through innovation and service. As an early adopter of Self-Guided Tours, we've made apartment searching more convenient and accessible for our customers. We're looking for team members who are eager to learn, embrace new ideas, and create meaningful connections with every interaction. Join us in helping every customer feel Home at Last!