Groundskeeper/ Housekeeper/ Tech 1

Hawthorne Residential Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Match

Paid time off including birthday

Pet Insurance Plans

Telehealth access

Job summary

Hawthorne Residential Partners in Birmingham, AL is seeking a dependable Groundskeeper to maintain exterior and interior spaces, assist with light landscaping, and keep common areas clean and welcoming.

This entry-level role offers training and a path to growth within a team that supports professional development, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and potential involvement in resident events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout interior and exterior areas of the property.
• Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.
• Ensure community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris or large items around the perimeter.
• Assist with light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and both indoor and outdoor amenities.
• Assist the maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and interior and exterior touch-ups as needed.
• Conduct light checks around the property and report outages to maintenance team as needed.
• Help maintain shop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.
• Assist with preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested.

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

The Whitby Birmingham - 120 Whitby Ln - Birmingham, AL - 35242

At Hawthorne Residential Partners , we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.

We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.

Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity!

Groundskeepers play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the community’s exterior and interior spaces. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.

Groundskeeper| Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

Education:

• High School or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance
• Housekeeping experience is preffered but not required
• One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but notrequired

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Groundskeeper | Job Functions

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout interior and exterior areas of the property.
• Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.
• Ensure community trash receptacles,compactorareas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris orlarge itemsaround the perimeter.
• Assistwith light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, & both indoor and outdoor amenities.

Community Appearance Support

• Assist the maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, & interior and exterior touch-ups as needed.
• Conduct light checks around the property and report outages to maintenance team as needed.
• Helpmaintainshop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.
• Assistwith preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested

Additional Responsibilities

• Assistthe team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.
• Assistthe maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snowpreparation or cleanup.
• Promotegood professionalrelations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture,alwaysdisplay a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Alwaysmaintainprofessionalism.

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.
• Willingness to Learn: Eager togrowskills with hands-on training.
• People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness,communityand connection.
• Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.

Work Schedule & Availability
Groundskeepers/ Housekeepers work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in and occasional support for resident events, as needed.

Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

This role is eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to the hourly compensation.

Professional Benefits: Groundskeeper/ Housekeeper today – Maintenance Technician I Tomorrow!

Our Career Path Program is offered toallofour employees.When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.

Personal Benefits

• Free Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• 401k Retirement Match Program
• Paid timeoffincluding your birthday!
• Paid sick time off
• Pet Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options
• Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning

Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.