Groundskeeper - Cottages at Abbott Station

Avanti-Residentia; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apartment discount

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Health benefits

401k match

Avanti Shares

Avanti Cares

Onboarding program

Job summary

Avanti Residential is seeking a Groundskeeper/Porter for the 176-unit Cottages at Abbott Station in Florida. The role involves daily grounds and common-area maintenance, responding to after-hours emergencies, and supporting maintenance to keep the property safe and clean.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and 1+ year maintenance experience, with strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to use power and hand tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of property maintenance experience preferred.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Communicate clearly to residents and respond to resident’s service requests and concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Can use power and hand tools effectively and safely when completing maintenance tasks.
• Must have time management skills to successfully navigate frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, be accountable for actions, self-motivated.
• Possible travel to other properties owned by Avanti Residential to help sister communities.
• Frequent contact with residents of all backgrounds.
• Pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and up-to-date vehicle insurance OR reliable transportation is required.
• If minimum qualifications are met during resume screening the Wonderlic pre-employment assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of grounds, pools, and buildings.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies (on-call) as well.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shop with maintenance supplies.
• Participate in an ongoing community improvement plan and a preventive maintenance program.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Community and Service Manager.
• Handle 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Community Name: Cottages at Abbott Station

Unit Count:176

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Schedule:Monday - Friday. On-call required.

Are you interested in a career where customers, colleagues, and community service are the cornerstones of your work? Would you like to work with a company that celebrates victories both big and small and welcomes ideas from all levels of our team? If so, join us here at Avanti Residential! Our moto is Sempre Avanti, meaning “Always Forward”/ “Always Welcome.” We are “people people” through our mission and core values. We enhance our communities with our work, see all members of our team as leaders, and live La Bella Vita (The Beautiful Life). With endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, the sky’s the limit when advancing your career and being the best you can be. There is a place for you at Avanti Residential. Join us today!

Wonderlic Assessment:

In the early stages of our hiring process after an application is submitted, a pre-employment assessment called Wonderlic is sent to all qualified candidates. This 45-minute assessment is a required step in our selection process to help us better understand fit for the position by defining strengths, motivational fit and work style. Please note that candidates who receive the assessment must complete it to proceed to the next steps in the hiring process.

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The Groundskeeper/Porter is responsible for efficiently maintaining the physical appearance of the apartment community’s grounds, pools, and buildings. This role will respond to after-hours emergencies (on-call) as well.

What You’ll Do…

• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of grounds and common areas.
• Aware of the condition of the property at all times and take immediate steps to correct unsafe and unclean conditions.
• Assist maintenance in maintaining a clean and orderly shop.
• Participate in an ongoing community improvement plan and a preventive maintenance program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community and Service Manager.
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-call responsibilities.

What You Need to Succeed…

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of property maintenance experience preferred.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Communicate clearly to residents and respond to resident’s service requests and concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Can use power and hand tools effectively and safely when completing maintenance tasks.
• Must have time management skills to successfully navigate frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, be accountable for actions, self-motivated.
• Possible travel to other properties owned by Avanti Residential to help sister communities.
• Frequent contact with residents of all backgrounds.
• Pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and up-to-date vehicle insurance OR reliable transportation is required.
• If minimum qualifications are met during resume screening the Wonderlic pre-employment assessment is required. The assessment will arrive in the email inbox that you provided.

What We Do for You…

• Based on position, annual or quarterly bonuses are awarded based on performance and KPIs.
• Up to 40% apartment discount.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• A generous PTO policy.
• Health and wellness benefits include Medical/HSA/FSA/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD and many other benefits to meet your specific needs.
• 4% company match for your 401k.
• Avanti Shares equivalent program for hourly employees where a portion of the company’s transactional profits are awarded to you. The longer you stay, the higher your return.
• Avanti Cares Program that helps employees in financial need.
• Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
• Avanti Advisors Program to help new hires with onboarding.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Avanti Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace; applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for a position with Avanti and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website, please get in touch with [e-mail].