Groundskeeper I

Boulder Housing Partners; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision health plans

Retirement benefits including 401k

Paid life insurance

Employee wellness program

Long term disability

13 paid holidays and vacation

Summer Fridays off

Flexible working schedules

Job summary

A community housing organization in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a Groundskeeper I responsible for daily landscaping and grounds maintenance at assigned apartment communities. The ideal candidate should have landscaping experience, strong communication skills, and a valid Colorado driver's license. This role offers flexible schedules, paid holidays, and various benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year of landscaping or groundskeeping experience with knowledge of plant care and irrigation systems.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills, ability to interact with diverse tenants.
• Self-starter attitude, able to work with little supervision.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Acceptable background and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Ensure high standards of safety and curb appeal.
• Operate landscaping tools and equipment safely.
• Respond to resident concerns about landscaping.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Job description

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper I performs daily landscaping and grounds maintenance at assigned apartment communities. The role is responsible for ensuring that all exterior areas, common grounds, and outdoor amenities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and curb appeal. Work is performed independently with general direction from the Maintenance Supervisor.

Hiring Range and Benefits

Hiring Range: $19-$22/hour (DOQ)

Applications will be accepted through December 12, 2025.

We know our employees are our most important resource, in addition to rewarding and meaningful work we enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision health plans
• Retirement benefits that include PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Employee wellness program
• Long term disability
• 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Select Summer Fridays off (if applicable)
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training opportunities, and more

Essential Job Functions

• Grounds Maintenance
• Maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscape features, including trimming, weed removal, and installing weed barriers and ground covers (e.g., rock or mulch)
• Perform irrigation repairs, trash removal, and landscape projects such as clearing overgrown areas and planting shrubs, grasses, and flowers
• Complete seasonal tasks, including leaf removal, mulching, irrigation start-up/shut-down, and storm cleanup
• Regularly inspect grounds to identify and report landscaping or safety concerns
• Ensure proper upkeep of outdoor amenities
• Equipment & Supplies
• Safely operate landscaping tools and equipment (mowers, blowers, trimmers, irrigation systems, etc.)
• Perform basic cleaning and preventative care of assigned equipment and tools
• Report equipment or supply needs to supervisor
• Customer Service & Collaboration
• Respond to resident concerns regarding landscaping or outdoor maintenance in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with property staff to support curb appeal initiatives, seasonal decorations, and community events
• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental guidelines, and company policies
• Maintain records of work performed, inspections, and incidents
• Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents
• Use all required safety equipment and follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Report all accidents and damage to BHP property
• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment
• Professionalism & Core Expectations
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity; listen to concerns, evaluate issues and possible solutions, and work collaboratively with the Boulder Housing Partners team to address systemic problems
• Inspire confidence and respect
• Use feedback to grow and develop
• Actively support and uphold BHP's mission and values; comply with all BHP policies; optimize resources; participate in professional training and development; and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies
• Perform related duties as required by management to meet the needs of BHP

Boulder Housing Partners is committed to hiring employees who provide excellent customer service. Our employees communicate courteously and responsively with the public and co-workers, are sensitive to diversity issues, provide effective and efficient service to the public and co-workers and act with a high level of integrity and take responsibility for their words and actions.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of landscaping or groundskeeping experience. Strong knowledge of plant care, irrigation systems, and grounds maintenance practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to balance priorities across multiple sites.
• Good communication skills. Ability to interact with diverse tenant population.
• Must possess a self-starter attitude with the ability to work with little supervision and direction.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Acceptable background and criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of trade school or apprenticeship training program (or equivalent work experience) in one or more general building trades, including painting.
• Bilingual and/or proficient in Spanish.

Chain of Supervision

• Immediate Supervisor: Groundskeeper Team Lead
• Positions with Direct Supervision: None

Machines and Equipment Used in Work

Personal vehicle, telephone, tablet, ladders, paintbrushes and other tools.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: This is a moderate to heavy labor position, requiring significant physical exertion to perform job duties. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, etc. Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with staff and vendors.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions for Colorado, risk of hot water, air and open flame burns, and risk of electrical shock. Work may involve the risk of medical hazards and use of universal precautions and personal protection equipment. Work may be performed alone during non-traditional hours while assisting Maintenance I, II, and III positions including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Work may be performed in or around a standard residential environment, an industrial environment, or around buildings with heavy public use. The noise level may range from light to heavy with use of power equipment. Work will be performed in indoor and outdoor environments, in and around equipment, in areas of limited access, confined spaces, heights, and unsanitary conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.