Groundskeeper - Wynhoven

Providence Community Housing; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Community Housing is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain properties in the Greater New Orleans area, with a special focus on senior residents. The role involves daily groundskeeping, light maintenance, and keeping buildings, sidewalks, and parking areas clean and safe.

You will work with the maintenance team to address resident needs, replace bulbs, monitor lighting, and use supplies responsibly while wearing protective gear.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining grounds and light maintenance.
• Ability to work daily with seniors.
• Reliable, adaptable and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to undergo drug and background checks as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident apartments and property maintenance needs.
• Inspect all grounds, buildings, parking lot and front sidewalks for cleanliness and safety.
• Check lights and replace bulbs as needed.
• Use all supplies cautiously and wear protective gear.
• Assist maintenance staff with other duties such as make-ready(s).

Skills

Senior housing experience

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Independent and team work

Reliable and adaptable

Groundskeeping/maintenance

Make-ready duties

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to join our team, specifically focused on working with seniors. The ideal candidate must be able to efficiently perform grounds and light maintenance duties in an effort to maintain a clean and attractive property on a daily basis.

Providence Community Housing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit affordable housing developer and property manager serving the Greater New Orleans area. With almost 20 years of development experience and over 1,700 residential units developed to date, Providence has taken over the property management functions of Christopher Homes, Inc. and is proud to add their 60-year history of excellence to our team managing over 2,400 senior affordable apartments. We focus on the production and preservation of affordable housing and empowering strong communities.

A typical day in the life of a Groundskeeper working with seniors involves, but not limited to overseeing both resident apartments and property maintenance needs; Check all grounds, buildings, parking lot, and front sidewalks for cleaning; Check all lights and replace light bulbs when needed; Responsible for using all supplies cautiously, wearing protective gear such as gloves, eyewear, etc.Every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact on both residents and staff, creating a safe, welcoming environment for seniors to call home.

We're looking for a candidate who:

• Has a passion for working with seniors and creating a positive, supportive environment
• Is detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Is reliable and adaptable
• Able to assist the maintenance staff with other duties such as make ready(s), etc.

This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday.

Please note that this position requires the successful completion of drug and background testing as part of the hiring process. The drug test does not screen for marijuana.