Groundskeeper - The Michael at Presidio

Greystar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

Disability & Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays and vacation accrual

Birthday off after 1 year

Job summary

Greystar seeks a Maintenance Associate to keep communities well-maintained and curb-appealing. You will support the service team, clean interiors and exteriors, manage turnover tasks, and ensure safety standards are followed. This role includes outdoor and indoor work across property grounds.

Responsibilities include handling minor repairs, distributing notices, and assisting with make-ready processes. Evening/weekend availability may be required per operating hours.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license to operate golf cart on property.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, climb ladders.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the community to remove litter and ensure common areas are neat and presentable.
• Clear vacant apartments and assist with the make-ready process; manage trash/disposal and storage areas.
• Complete minor and routine service requests and assist the make-ready specialist in turnover.
• Change locks per policy and ensure pool area gates meet safety codes.
• Distribute notices and communications to residents as necessary.
• Report hazards or potentially dangerous situations to supervisors.
• Provide customer service by addressing residents’ questions and handling complaints respectfully.
• Attend safety meetings and complete required OSHA training; report incidents promptly.

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR 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

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.

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.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas. Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet). Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty‑five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance. Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.

The hourly range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00.

Additional Compensation:

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.
• 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.

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

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.

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].