Groundskeeper-The Rivers

The Lawson Companies, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain property cleanliness and safety. Responsibilities include trash collection, inspections, minor repairs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join a dedicated team focused on property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily trash runs and clean leaves from gutters.
• Assist with inspections and report violations.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintain play areas.

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a groundskeeper to supplement the contracted groundskeeping by maintaining the property in a clean, safe, and attractive condition at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Trash pick up

• Perform daily trash runs for the property.
• Routinely clean leaves and other debris from gutters.

Inspections

• Responsible for proper usage of maintenance materials and stock control, reporting shortages to the manager/maintenance supervisor timely.
• Assist as requested with regular inspections, reporting all violations, discrepancies, and damage, including those incurred in contract services, during scheduled building checks, move-ins, move-outs, and regular work routines.

Minor exterior repairs

• Perform assigned maintenance/grounds projects promptly with good workmanship, including but not limited to repairing, replacing, or assisting with fencing, minor woodwork, and janitorial needs of the property.
• Maintain play areas (raking, replacing sand), blowing debris from curbs and sidewalks as needed, and maintaining office, lawn areas, and flower beds.

Customer maintenance satisfaction

• Report all resident complaints and/or work requests to the supervisor.

Other duties as assigned (not all inclusive)

• Deliver flyers, newsletters, or other resident notifications.
• Assist other personnel with apartment turnovers, including basic maintenance tasks such as touch-up painting and hardware installation (shelving, switch plates, etc.).