Groundsperson

Southern Management Co.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Continuing Education

Job summary

Southern Management Co. in Capitol Heights, Maryland, is seeking a Grounds Person for a regular full-time role.

You will maintain community curb appeal by landscaping support, perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and trash-outs, and ensure safety and cleanliness across common areas. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 80 pounds, valid driver's license, and willingness to work rotating weekends; benefits include health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, 401(k),

Qualifications

• Must maintain cleanliness of community common areas per internal standards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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

Lift 80 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Capitol Heights, Maryland, United States

Date Opened:

Sep 17, 2026

Position Type:

Regular Full Time

What we are looking for:

Maintain community curb appeal and cleanliness through landscaping support, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and trash-outs. Must work safely in all weather conditions, provide excellent customer service, be dependable, work rotating weekends, and possess a valid driver's license.

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:

$15.30 - $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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