Groundskeeper & Maintenance Pro — Growth & Benefits

Avanti-Residentia; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apartment discount

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Health benefits

401k match

Avanti Shares

Avanti Cares

Onboarding program

Job summary

Avanti Residential is seeking a Groundskeeper/Porter for the 176-unit Cottages at Abbott Station in Florida. The role involves daily grounds and common-area maintenance, responding to after-hours emergencies, and supporting maintenance to keep the property safe and clean.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and 1+ year maintenance experience, with strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to use power and hand tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of property maintenance experience preferred.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Communicate clearly to residents and respond to resident’s service requests and concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Can use power and hand tools effectively and safely when completing maintenance tasks.
• Must have time management skills to successfully navigate frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, be accountable for actions, self-motivated.
• Possible travel to other properties owned by Avanti Residential to help sister communities.
• Frequent contact with residents of all backgrounds.
• Pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and up-to-date vehicle insurance OR reliable transportation is required.
• If minimum qualifications are met during resume screening the Wonderlic pre-employment assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of grounds, pools, and buildings.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies (on-call) as well.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shop with maintenance supplies.
• Participate in an ongoing community improvement plan and a preventive maintenance program.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Community and Service Manager.
• Handle 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Avanti Residential is seeking a Groundskeeper/Porter for the 176-unit Cottages at Abbott Station in Florida. The role involves daily grounds and common-area maintenance, responding to after-hours emergencies, and supporting maintenance to keep the property safe and clean.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and 1+ year maintenance experience, with strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to use power and hand tools.