Groundskeeper (River Mews Apts)!

Palms Associates, LLC

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO
Wellness day off
401k with match
Bonus opportunities
Insurance (medical, vision, dental, +)
HSA contributions

Job summary

Palms Associates, LLC in Newport News, VA is seeking a Groundskeeper for 645-apartment community. You will help keep the property clean, safe, and welcoming with light landscaping and repairs. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and clear English communication, and offers growth across 23 communities in the Southeast.

This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a respected property management company.

Qualifications

  • Basic maintenance aptitude including light landscaping and cleanup tasks.
  • Strong communication and teamwork with maintenance and leasing teams.
  • Attention to safety and detail in all grounds and communal areas.
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Daily trash pickup and property cleanliness.
  • Maintain pool, laundry, mail, and recreational areas.
  • Keep sidewalks and parking areas free of debris.
  • Clean and rake shrub areas; remove mud or snow as needed.
  • Plant flowers and shrubs as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Assist with fencing repairs, cleanup, and other tasks.
  • Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
  • Support the Maintenance team as needed.

Skills

Maintenance basics
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Reliability

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Join Our Exceptional Maintenance Team at River Mews Apartments – Newport News, VA!


A community built, owned, and managed by Palms Associates, LLC.


Today we seek a Groundskeeper for our vibrant community of 645 apartments and townhomes, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. As our Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our community in top shape—clean, safe, and welcoming.


What We Are Looking For:


  • Basic Maintenance Aptitude – Can handle light landscaping, small repairs, or assist with cleanup and setups.

  • Team Player & Communication – Works well with maintenance and leasing teams.

  • Attention to Detail – Keeps all areas (grounds, walkways) clean and safe.

  • Reliability & Work Ethic – Shows up consistently and on time.


Technology & Communication Skills:


  • Basic computer skills required, including MS Office 365 and mobile device use.

  • Strong English communication (verbal and written) required. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!


What You’ll Do:


  • Daily trash pickup and property cleanliness

  • Maintaining pool, laundry, mail, and recreational areas

  • Keeping sidewalks, walkways, and parking areas free of debris

  • Cleaning and raking shrub areas; removing mud or snow as needed

  • Planting flowers and shrubs per direction of the Maintenance Supervisor

  • Assisting with fencing repairs, cleanup, and other physical tasks

  • Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns promptly

  • Assisting the Maintenance team as needed


At Palms, we offer excellent benefits, including:


  • Excellent PTO, wellness day off, additional floating holiday, and community service day off

  • 401k with 4% match, plus historically 6.25% profit sharing (100% vested)

  • Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities

  • Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability)

  • $1,000 EE only / $1,500 EE+ child/family contribution to HSA

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • $1,000 Employee Referral Program

  • Professional Development Assistance

  • On Call Pay $150 per week anytime you're on call

  • In-House HVAC 608 Certification Training

  • Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!


If you’re a natural leader who takes pride in keeping a community running at its best, we want to hear from you!


This isn’t just another maintenance job — it’s a career with a company built to last. You can be confident your application will be carefully reviewed and given the attention it deserves!


Come see what makes Palms different!

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