Groundskeeper & Property Care Technician

Valiant Residential; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Residential is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper to maintain exteriors, assist the maintenance team, and support make-readies across the property. The role includes landscaping care, cleaning common areas, and daily operations support with attention to safety and quality.

The position requires at least one year of related experience, valid driver’s license, and willingness to work on-call hours, including weekends. English communication skills are essential; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of full-time related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Willingness to perform all required tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of work safety habits.
• Ability to professionally represent the company.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to work on call and extended hours, including weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the appearance of all property, including the community office, model, apartment, amenity areas, etc., meets or exceeds Valiant Residential’s standards at all times.
• Assist the team by offering support for community functions.
• Pick up litter daily.
• Sweep/blow breezeways.
• Clean areas around dumpsters.
• Clean out vacant apartments.
• Clean mail room, pool areas, laundry room, etc.
• Assist with pool maintenance.
• Water plants as needed.
• Maintain the sprinkler system.
• Use insecticides, fertilizers, and herbicides as needed.
• Mow and trim lawns.
• Reseed lawns and replant, if necessary.
• Properly stake trees.
• Correctly prune trees and shrubs.
• Weed lawns and all other planted areas.
• Make drainage corrections.
• Replace breezeway light bulbs.
• Assist with distributing notices.
• Assist in make-readies and other maintenance work as directed

Job description

Valiant Residential is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper to maintain exteriors, assist the maintenance team, and support make-readies across the property. The role includes landscaping care, cleaning common areas, and daily operations support with attention to safety and quality.

The position requires at least one year of related experience, valid driver’s license, and willingness to work on-call hours, including weekends. English communication skills are essential; Spanish is a plus.