HOUSEKEEPER/GROUNDSKEEPER

Princeton Management; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-term disability

AFLAC

401(k) and 401(k) Roth

Allyhealth Tele-Medicine

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and PTO Time

Training and professional development

Positive and inclusive work env.

Opportunities for career advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Princeton Management in Ypsilanti, MI is seeking a Groundskeeper/Housekeeper to maintain indoor and outdoor areas of our apartment community. You will perform cleaning, landscaping, and routine maintenance to ensure common spaces and grounds remain clean, attractive, and welcoming for residents.

Responsibilities include cleaning common areas, trimming hedges, watering plants, and addressing maintenance needs outdoors.

Qualifications

• Proven housekeeping, janitorial, or landscaping experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a customer-friendly attitude.
• Excellent communication with residents and team members.
• Physical ability to perform tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleaning duties in common areas and hallways.
• Maintain landscaping and plant care, ensuring a pleasant appearance.
• Clean entryways, lobbies, elevators, and other shared spaces.
• Keep outdoor spaces free from debris and safety hazards.
• Perform inspections and address maintenance needs outdoors.
• Assist with planting flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed.
• Use and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Restock supplies and communicate needs to management.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to complete tasks.
• Notify management of any issues in common areas.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a hazard-free environment.
• Assist with cleaning needs in vacant units as required.
• Respond promptly to landscaping-related resident requests.

Skills

Housekeeping

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent communication

Customer service

Independent worker

Teamwork

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment

Lawn mower

Trimmer/edger

Job description

Description

As a Groundskeeper/Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness, attractiveness, and overall upkeep of our apartment complex's indoor and outdoor areas, landscaping, common areas, and grounds. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that common areas, unit turns, hallways, offices, and other shared spaces are consistently clean and presentable.

Responsibilities:

• Perform regular cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in common areas and hallways.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as trimming hedges, and watering plants to maintain a visually appealing landscape.
• Clean and maintain entryways, lobbies, elevators, and other shared spaces to ensure they are tidy and welcoming.
• Keep outdoor spaces free from debris, litter, and other safety hazards.
• Perform regular inspections of outdoor areas to identify and address maintenance needs, such as repairing fences, and walkways.
• Assist in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the beauty of the property.
• Use and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Restock supplies, such as paper products and cleaning supplies, in designated areas.
• Maintain an inventory of landscaping and maintenance supplies and communicate needs to the management team.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Notify management of any maintenance issues, damages, or repairs needed in the common areas.
• Follow established health and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hazard-free environment.
• Assist with cleaning needs in vacant apartments or units as required.
• Respond promptly to any landscaping-related concerns or requests from residents.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents and promptly address any cleaning-related concerns or requests.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages within the industry.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability
• AFLAC
• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth
• Allyhealth Tele-Medicine
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and PTO Time
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Princeton Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Proven experience in housekeeping, janitorial, or a similar role and/or in landscaping, groundskeeping, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently manage time and tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining clean and organized spaces.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor when interacting with residents and team members.
• Knowledge of safe handling and usage of cleaning products and equipment.
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques, equipment, and plant care.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining outdoor spaces.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license.