Groundskeeper - The Waters at Hammond

Greystar; Hammond, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sabbatical after years

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Associate to ensure community areas are well-maintained, manage trash removal, and support service teams. The role includes turning vacant units, changing locks, and ensuring pool area safety in a fast-paced residential environment.

The position requires a valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds (50 with assistance), and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license to operate golf cart on property.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and to bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the community to keep common areas and amenities neat and litter-free.
• Remove trash from vacant units and prepare spaces for turnover.
• Complete routine service requests and assist in turns.
• Change locks as required and ensure pool gates operate safely.
• Distribute notices and communicate with residents as needed.
• Report hazards to supervisors and maintain safety awareness.
• Provide courteous resident service and respond to maintenance inquiries.
• Attend safety trainings and comply with safety policies.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. Distributes notices and communications to residents as necessary.
6. 6. Informs appropriate supervisors of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, team members, guests and others.
7. 7. Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services.
8. 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.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $14.50 - $15.00. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

Additional Compensation

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.

Robust Benefits Offered

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• 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].

Our continued success depends on our people.

Greystar is a vertically integrated real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development & construction globally. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents.

Thank you for your interest in working at Greystar!!

Core Values

Integrity

We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality

We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism

We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability

We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service

We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork

We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

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 over 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 more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $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.