Groundsperson

Gables Residential; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,480 - 42,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Six-week sabbatical

Wellness program

Housing discount

Career certifications

DEI initiatives

Job summary

Gables Residential in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Groundsperson to maintain curb appeal across our community outdoors. You will remove trash, pressure‑wash walkways, and clean high‑traffic areas to keep common spaces welcoming for residents.

This role emphasizes hands‑on outdoor work, reliability, and teamwork with the service staff. Gables offers company‑paid training, health and retirement benefits, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for career growth through its award‑winning training program.

Qualifications

• Hands-on worker who enjoys outdoor tasks.
• Positive, upbeat and collaborative team player.
• Dependable and meets assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Willing to participate in company-paid training programs.
• Resilient and perseveres through challenges.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash from the community.
• Pressure-wash walkways, sidewalks, and common areas.
• Clean high-traffic areas to maintain curb appeal.
• Coordinate with the service team to meet deadlines and standards.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Dependable

Motivated to learn

Resilient

Education

Company-paid training

Job description

Role Overview

As a Groundsperson, your primary goal is to maintain excellent curb appeal by ensuring all areas of the community sparkle. Working outdoors, you will remove trash, pressure wash, and clean high‑traffic areas to create an inviting environment for residents.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash from the community.
• Pressure‑wash walkways, sidewalks, and common areas.
• Clean high‑traffic areas to maintain curb appeal.
• Work with the service team to meet community deadlines and standards.

Candidate Profile

• Hands‑on worker who enjoys outdoor tasks and takes pride in completing work to the best of their ability.
• Positive and upbeat, a team player who collaborates well with colleagues.
• Dependable, reliable team member who meets assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Passionate about building a career from the ground up through hard work and continued education with company‑paid training classes.
• Resilient, perseveres through challenges and overcomes new obstacles.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay: $18.50 – $20.50 plus bonuses. Health and retirement benefits available.

• Health, vision and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid six‑week sabbatical program.
• Fit4Funds wellness program with incentives.
• Associate housing discount (varies by location).
• Award‑winning training program for career growth and additional certifications.
• Participation in Gables sustainability initiatives, community volunteer events, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.