Groundskeeper (Sunset Gardens)

WinnCompanies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking a Groundskeeper for Sunset Gardens, a 330-unit affordable housing community in Houston, TX. The role involves landscaping, grounds maintenance, and basic upkeep to meet ownership expectations.

The position pays $17.00 per hour with a typical schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates should have strong customer service skills and be able to perform physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to speak and understand basic English.
• Ability to perform all physical functions of the role.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments.
• Availability for on-call activity during off-hours for urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds by planting, fertilizing, and watering flowers; edging and weeding flower beds; installing mulch; and pruning shrubs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on grounds equipment, such as trimmers, edgers, and lawn mowers.
• Water the grass and flowers by moving hoses around the property, according to the property water plan.
• Keep the grounds clean by picking up paper, emptying trash receptacles, and sweeping the parking lot and walkways.
• Assist in inclement weather with snow and ice removal.
• Perform assigned indoor work during inclement weather.
• Perform special assignments as needed or requested by Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Skills

Customer service

English speaking

Physical fitness

Adaptability

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the opportunity

WinnCompanies is searching for a Groundskeeper to join our team at Sunset Gardens, a 330-unit affordable housing community located in Houston, TX.

In this role you will perform landscaping functions to ensure the appearance and physical condition of the property is maintained to ownership and management expectations.

The pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour. Additionally, the selected candidate will typically work: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain grounds by planting, fertilizing, and watering flowers; edging and weeding flower beds; installing mulch; and pruning shrubs.


• Perform preventive maintenance on grounds equipment, such as trimmers, edgers, and lawn mowers.


• Water the grass and flowers by moving hoses around the property, according to the property water plan. Depending upon the site requirements, mow the grass.


• Keep the grounds clean by picking up paper, emptying trash receptacles, and sweeping the parking lot and walkways.


• Assist in inclement weather with snow and ice removal.


• Perform assigned indoor work during inclement weather.


• Perform special assignments as needed or requested by Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Requirements:

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.


• Excellent customer service skills.


• Ability to speak and understand basic English.


• Ability to perform all physical functions of the role.


• Ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments.


• Availability for on-call activity during off-hours for urgent needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.