Groundskeeper, Multifamily (Affordable)

Cushman & Wakefield; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Groundskeeper at Cushman & Wakefield’s Peachtree Creek on Ponce property assists the maintenance team in keeping the exterior landscape and common areas attractive. You will perform lawn care, cleaning of driveways and parking areas, pool maintenance, and respond to resident maintenance requests with professionalism.

This on-site role requires safety awareness, punctuality, and the ability to follow directions in English or Spanish, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must maintain property landscape and exterior areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscape and exterior image of the property.
• Perform routine cleaning and light maintenance.
• Assist maintenance supervisor and office staff.
• Adhere to safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Punctual and reliable

Team player

Safety awareness

Customer service mindset

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school required

Job description

Job Title Groundskeeper, Multifamily (Affordable) Peachtree Creek on Ponce (https://www.peachtreecreekonponce.com/)

As a Groundskeeper you play a key role in making our apartment communities a great place to live! The Groundskeeper is a member of the Maintenance staff working directly with the Maintenance Supervisor and the office staff to provide world class service to our residents. The Groundskeeper is a “hands on” professional whose goal is to make sure everything is working right every day.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for the overall upkeep of the property landscape and the exterior image which includes cleaning of the driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, or any other public areas; maintenance of property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas; snow removal; and pool cleaning or routine pool maintenance.
• Responsible for providing world class customer service by addressing the concerns and maintenance needs of our residents in a friendly and professional manner.
• The Grounds Keeper may be called upon to the Maintenance staff on other projects as needed.
• The Grounds Keeper may be required to perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Dresses per Cushman and Wakefield uniform and professional appearance standards.
• Maintains all safety procedures and safeguards all company tools and equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be willing to work evenings or weekends (on call) in the case of an emergency.
• Be able to take direction in English or Spanish
• Be professional and courteous
• Effective listener and team player
• Be on time and follow the company’s policy and procedures
• Practice the necessary safety protocols and procedures
• Understand written or verbal instructions from the designated supervisor

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. The employee must be able to travel up to 10% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman & Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $20.40 - $24.00.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Cushman & Wakefield About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com