Groundskeeper - La Maison River Oaks

Greystar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,975 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time off including vacation and holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on housing

Job summary

A national property management company in Houston, Texas, seeks a Maintenance Worker to ensure the community's appearance and safety standards are maintained. The position includes responsibilities such as community inspections, performing minor maintenance tasks, and providing support to the service team. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and ability to handle physical demands, including lifting and working in various weather conditions. A competitive hourly wage and generous benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required to operate a golf cart on property.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect community to keep common areas free of litter.
• Complete minor service requests as directed.
• Change locks and ensure safety standards are met.
• Distribute notices and communications to residents.
• Report hazards or safety issues promptly.
• Attend safety training and meetings as required.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Basic maintenance skills

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Changes all locks in accordance with the property’s policy and ensures gates to all pool areas are working according to codes and safety standards.
• Distributes notices and communications to residents as necessary.
• Informs appropriate supervisors of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, team members, guests and others.
• Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.
• 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 a 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.

The hourly range for this position is $14.50 - $17.00

Additional Compensation

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance 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, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance 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 listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

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