Groundskeeper/Porter - Verde Esterra Park

Greystar; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in the U.S. seeks an entry-level Groundskeeper for Verde Esterra Park in Redmond. The role involves maintaining community cleanliness, inspecting areas, and assisting in service requests while providing excellent customer service. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Housing discounts

Monthly bonus incentives

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Previous groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to work outside in different elements.
• Knowledgeable in safe use of hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness in community spaces and entrances.
• Removes trash from vacant apartments before make-ready process.
• Conducts inspections for litter and debris.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company 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 $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 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, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. 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

Verde Esterra Park has an immediate opening for an entry level Groundskeeper! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations. The Groundskeeper plays a critical role in our success.

A whole approach to home, Verde Esterra Park is a lush oasis at the center of daily life in Redmond and Esterra Park with contemporary finishes and thoughtful amenities weaving convenience, wellness, comfort, and productivity to engage the mind, body, and soul. Verde offers elevated studio, one and two bedroom homes with exceptional finishes available in three different color palettes.

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

In addition to our competitive compensation, we offer housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, cell phone allowance, monthly bonus incentives, and a robust benefits and perks package .

What your day might look like

• Being part of a team and having fun while providing excellent customer service

• Maintain & inspect community spaces as well as the entrances & exits throughout the day maintaining cleanliness

• Remove debris and clean outdoor areas

• Work with property team to remove trash and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting the make-ready process

• Pull out and in trash and recycle containers on a weekly basis per trash/recycle scheduled pickup days

• Maintain sanitation in trash rooms

• Distribute notices and communication to residents as needed

What we are looking for

• Previous groundskeeping experience is preferred

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance

• Ability to work outside in different elements

• Excellent communication skills: ability to read, write and communicate effectively

• Knowledgeable in safe use of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment

What sets us apart: Greystar maintains a focus on people, genuine relationships, and shared values with a diverse and inclusive culture. We offer robust training and development for all positions to provide long term career opportunities. If you're looking for more, we’re looking for you!

Essential Responsibilities:
1. 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.

2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Distributes notices and communications to residents as necessary.
6. Informs appropriate supervisors of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, team members, guests and others.
7. Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.
8. 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.

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The hourly rate for this position is $21.00

Additional Compensation:

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

• Corporate Positions :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.

• Onsite Property Positions :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance 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, HospitalIndemnity, PetInsurance 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 listedinformation above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

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