Groundskeeper - Independence Place

RangeWater Real Estate; Independence (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Enrollment Opportunity

Employer Paid Basic Life and Short‑/−?

Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months)

Potential rent savings at property

Cell Phone Allowance

Job summary

RangeWater is seeking a Groundkeeper to maintain exterior grounds, amenities, and curb appeal at a multi-family community. The role includes basic repairs under supervision and ensuring a clean, safe environment for residents.

You will work 40 hours per week, with a schedule that may require early starts before leasing offices open. Prioritize safety, teamwork, and resident service while completing tasks and responding to maintenance requests.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and ability to interact with residents.
• Strong teamwork and communication with maintenance staff and residents.
• Commitment to safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the community daily to keep common areas clean and presentable.
• Remove trash and prep vacant units for rental readiness.
• Complete service requests and communicate hazards to supervision.
• Distribute notices to residents and respond to complaints with professionalism.
• Attend safety meetings and follow RangeWater safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Welcome! Interested in becoming a Ranger? Read more.

At RangeWater, we look for people who show up and work together to achieve success and make positive impacts on the lives we touch and enrich the communities we serve, as people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Ranger, we encourage you to explore possibilities and solutions for your own career success story and apply the same enthusiasm to help RangeWater remain THE leader and powerful force in Multi-Family Real Estate.

Our Team Members play a pivotal role in the success of the company’s performance, and we look forward to witnessing your successful journey as a Ranger!

Culture

Companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Core Values (words to live by):

People-focused, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Results-driven, Experience-centric, and Innovation.

What’s in for you?

Our leaders care about the well-being of all Rangers and recognize the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer competitive paid time off and benefits.

PTO/Benefits

• Two + Weeks of PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity
• Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents (after 6 months)
• Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)
• Cell Phone Allowance
• And more!

Job Description

What does this role entail? The Groundkeeper meets standards regarding the appearance of the exterior physical features of the community by performing tasks to maintain the grounds, amenities, and overall curb appeal of the property. Completes minor repairs at the direction of the Service Manager.

Essential Roles You Will Play

• Inspects the community throughout the day to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings. Ensures all common areas, office space, and amenities are neat and free of litter inside and outside at all times.
• Removes trash and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting the make-ready process, transfers trash to dumpster/storage area as applicable, and cleans and maintains dumpster/storage areas.
• Completes service requests as assigned.
• Distributes notices and communications to residents as necessary.
• Informs supervisor of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, team members, guests, and others.
• Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, engaging with residents face-to-face.
• Complies with RangeWater Residential’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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Work Environment (may vary by state and location)

Schedule: 40 hours in a regular work week. Often scheduled to begin work up to two hours before leasing office opens.

Typical Site Hours of Operation (may vary by site)

• Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
• Saturday: 10am – 5pm
• Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

Essential Requirements

• Must be available to work on weekends when scheduled and must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.
• Works inside and outside of apartment buildings and all areas of the property including amenities. Have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperatures, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and work peacefully with co-workers and residents.

Qualifications Summary

To perform this job successfully, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience Preferred: Property Management and Customer Service background sufficient to manage the day-to-day grounds operation of an apartment community.

Computer Skills

Rudimentary knowledge and ability to access company software and perform standard repetitive tasks.

Licenses and Certificates Requirements

• Licenses: Current Valid Driver's License
• Certifications: None

Physical Requirements

Weights Requirements: Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights up to 50 pounds independently and 150 pounds with assistance.

Mobility Requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat.

Travel Requirements: Routine local travel may be required to run business-related errands including but not limited to meetings and training.

Additional Information

RangeWater is a drug-free, harassment free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Rangewater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.