Groundsperson

Southern Management Companies; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Job summary

The Grounds Technician at Southern Management Companies in Glen Burnie, MD, maintains indoor and outdoor areas to keep the community clean, safe, and welcoming. You will assist with landscaping, trash removal, and minor repairs, with rotating weekend shifts as needed.

You will manage cleaning supplies, support apartment turnover, and conduct safety checks like testing smoke detectors in vacant units. A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer relationships is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in written form.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all community common areas in accordance with internal quality control standards.
• Ensure sidewalks, parking areas, and building interiors are free of trash and debris.
• Perform daily audits of community grounds and report findings to management.
• Assist with apartment turnover process, as needed.
• Test smoke detectors in all vacant apartments.
• Maintain positive relationships with all team members and customers.
• Contribute to community/company engagement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Skills

Written communication

Follow directions

Lifting up to 80 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the community’s interior and exterior areas. Responsibilities include trash removal, landscaping support, snow removal as needed, minor repairs, and assisting the maintenance team to ensure the property remains clean, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors. Must be available to work rotating weekends if needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We're seeking a Grounds Person with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you will ensure that the physical asset is maintained in good condition and that everything is clean and sanitary. In addition, the Grounds Person is responsible for keeping an inventory of all cleaning supplies and submitting requests when supplies get low.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Maintain cleanliness of all community common areas in accordance with internal quality control standards
• Ensure that sidewalks, parking areas, and building interiors are free of trash and debris
• Perform daily audits of community grounds and report findings to management
• Assist with apartment turnover process, as needed
• Test smoke detectors in all vacant apartments
• Maintain positive relationships with all team members and customers
• Contribute to community/company engagement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate in written form
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds

What's required from you:

High school diploma or GED

Pay Rate:

Starting rate $15 - $19.06

Summary of Benefits:

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Southern provides:

• A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
• Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
• Continuing Education

You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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