Groundskeeper-Colony At Deerwood

Sentinel Real Estate; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

The Colony at Deerwood Apartments in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Groundskeeper/Porter to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness, assist with vacant units, and keep common areas tidy. The role reports to the General Manager or Maintenance Supervisor and is a full-time on-site position within Sentinel Real Estate's Deerwood community.

You'll work as part of a professional on-site team at a modern garden-style community offering amenities and dedicated staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial/maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform interior and exterior cleaning and upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Interior/exterior cleanliness of the building
• Trash removal and operation of trash compactor
• Assisting in the preparation of vacant units
• Cleaning property common areas
• Care for property owned maintenance equipment

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Janitorial experience

Maintenance experience

Job description

A National Property Management Company seeks to hire a Groundskeeper/ Porter for our beautiful apartment community.

Position Overview - Groundskeepers/Porters, under the supervision of the General Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor, are responsible for the general cleanliness of all assigned work areas.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the interior/exterior cleanliness of the building
• Trash removal and operation of trash compactor
• Assisting in the preparation of vacant units
• Cleaning property common areas
• Care for property owned maintenance equipment
• Full time position
• Prior Maintenance/Janitorial experience preferred
• Team player
• Self motivated - independent worker

Sentinel Real Estate is an independently owned real estate investment management firm established in 1969. As of 9/30/25, the firm has $9.5 billion of institutional quality real estate assets under management on behalf of 118 domestic and international clients.

Sentinel maintains its global headquarters in New York City and two international corporate offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Melbourne, Australia. The firm also has 10 operational offices throughout the US, an operational office in Perth, Australia and a client servicing office located in Adelaide, Australia.

From its formation in 1969 through 9/30/25, Sentinel has acquired and managed nearly $22 billion of direct real estate investments, comprising 651 multifamily communities containing over 158,000 apartment units and 194 commercial properties containing 33.8 million square feet of space.

The Sentinel portfolio contains over 29,000 apartment units and 5.2 million square feet of commercial real estate as of 9/30/25. Sentinel operates on a vertically-integrated platform with 800 employees performing all phases of the investment process, including on-site property management. Sentinel's senior management team has an average tenure with the firm of over 27 years.

About This Property

The Colony at Deerwood Apartments is a modern, garden style apartment community in Jacksonville, FL near I-295 and I-95 in the heart of Jacksonville’s Southside with 336 units. We offer apartments for rent with an impressive selection of premium features, and we also feature a remarkable array of amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool with a shaded pergola, a grilling area, a fire pit, a gazebo, picnic areas, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. We have an outstanding team of professionals who help make The Colony at Deerwood Apartments a stellar community, and we invite you to apply to join us!

Benefits Summary

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you protect your health, your family, and your financial security. Your benefits are a valuable part of your compensation package. Benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision coverage and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance and supplemental insurance coverages (i.e. Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity coverage) for you and your dependents
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Our benefits reflect our commitment to your well-being. Full details will be provided during the hiring process.