Groundskeeper - Dexter Lake Union

Greystar Worldwide, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discounts

Cell phone allowance

Monthly bonus incentives

Benefits package

Job summary

Greystar is seeking an entry level Groundskeeper for Dexter Lake Union, a 201 unit mid-rise in Seattle. Join a team focused on clean, safe, and welcoming community spaces with housing discounts and a strong benefits package.

You will maintain outdoor areas, assist with make-ready, and support the service team while upholding Greystar’s standards and safety requirements. This role includes flexible outdoor work in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Previous groundskeeping experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.
• Ability to work outside in different elements.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Knowledgeable in safe use of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the community to remove litter and ensure common areas are neat at all times.
• Removes trash from vacant apartments prior to the make-ready process and maintains storage areas.
• Completes minor service requests and assists in the turn process.
• Changes locks and ensures pool area gates work according to safety codes.
• Distributes notices to residents as necessary.
• Reports hazards to supervisors promptly.
• Demonstrates customer service by treating residents with respect and addressing concerns.
• Follows safety policies and attends required safety meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Lift up to 50lbs

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical equipment

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical equipment

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Dexter Lake Union has an immediate opening for an entry level Groundskeeper! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations. The Groundskeeper plays a critical role in our success. Dexter is a 201 unit mid-rise located in the Westlake neighborhood of Seattle. Offering stunning views of Lake Union, downtown, and the U District- this community features resort-style living in the center of the city. Ensures the physical aspects of the community are maintained and standards are met regarding the grounds, amenities and overall curb appeal and provides support to the service team members

JOB DESCRIPTION

In addition to our competitive compensation, we offer housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, cell phone allowance, monthly bonus incentives, and a robust benefits and perks package.

What your day might look like

• Being part of a team and having fun while providing excellent customer service
• Maintain & inspect community spaces as well as the entrances & exits throughout the day maintaining cleanliness
• Remove debris and clean outdoor areas
• Work with property team to remove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting the make-ready process
• Pull out and in trash and recycle containers on a weekly basis per trash/recycle scheduled pickup days
• Maintain sanitation in trash rooms
• Distribute notices and communication to residents as needed

What we are looking for

• Previous groundskeeping experience is preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance
• Ability to work outside in different elements
• Excellent communication skills: ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Knowledgeable in safe use of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment

What sets us apart:

Greystar maintains a focus on people, genuine relationships, and shared values with a diverse and inclusive culture. We offer robust training and development for all positions to provide long term career opportunities. If you're looking for more, we’re looking for you!

Essential Responsibilities

1. Inspects the community throughout the day to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings and ensure all common areas and amenities are neat and free of litter at all times.
2. Removes trash and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting the make-ready process, transfers trash to dumpster or storage area as applicable, and cleans and maintains storage areas.
3. Completes assigned minor and routine service requests as requested by Service Supervisor and/or Community Manager, and assists the make-ready specialist in the turn process.
4. Changes all locks in accordance with the property’s policy and ensure gates to all pool areas are working according to codes and safety standards.
5. Distributes notices and communications to residents as necessary.
6. Informs appropriate supervisors of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, team members, guests and others.
7. Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.
8. Complies with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.

Physical Demands

• Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
• Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.

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The hourly range for this position is $22.00 - $23.50

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, HospitalIndemnity, PetInsurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listedinformation above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important Notice

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].