Groundskeeper/Porter - Accolade Auburn (Student Living)

Greystar; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Onsite housing discount

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our community grounds, amenities, and curb appeal in excellent condition. You will perform routine service requests, inspect common areas, and assist the make-ready process to prepare apartments for new residents.

Strong safety awareness and customer service are essential. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a golf cart on property are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or groundskeeping is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance with OSHA and site policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the community regularly to keep common areas clean and attractive.
• Assist with make-ready work and turn processes for vacant units.
• Respond to routine maintenance requests and coordinate with supervisor.
• Ensure locks and gates operate safely and report hazards promptly.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents and guests.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Company Overview

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Job Description Summary

This role 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.

If you are looking for a career that values dedication, collaboration, and integrity, we are looking for you!

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 ensure 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 valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.

Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location. 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

A workplace environment that actively seeks to eliminate bias and promote fairness means that employers are aware of their own unconscious bias as employees, can identify situations where biases are expressed and take care to mitigate these patterns and preserve focus on performance to maintain success and compliance.

Having created an employee- centered culture and prioritized the privilege of being treated fairly in the workplace, we embrace differences and encourage a diversified viewpoint.

Important Notice

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

Core Values

Integrity We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.