Part Time Groundskeeper

Mission Rock Residential; Decatur, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Generous paid time off

Housing discount

401(k) matching

Health/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Mission Rock Residential in Decatur, GA is seeking a Porter/Groundskeeper to maintain the property's grounds and keep common areas clean and safe. You will support curb appeal and resident comfort through lawn care and upkeep of outdoor spaces.

Ideal candidates have good communication, strong organization, and prior porter experience. The role includes benefits like a housing discount, 401(k) match, comprehensive health coverage, and life and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Previous experience as a porter or similar function is preferred.
• Knowledge of using standard grounds maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, power blowers, and pressure washers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, alerting the Service Manager and Property Manager immediately to items that need to be addressed.
• Use power blower and pressure washer to clean breezeways, steps, sidewalks, pool areas, and any other common areas.
• Maintain the property’s flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas.
• Pick up trash on the property and in common areas, including driveways, parking lots, curbs, trash receptacle areas, exterior hallways, and all public areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Prior porter experience

Grounds equipment knowledge

Tools

Lawn mower

Trimmer

Power blower

Pressure washer

Job description

Location: Jade at Avondale - Decatur, GA

At Mission Rock Residential, we believe that where you live matters—and so does the team that makes it feel like home.

We are more than a property management company—we’re a people-first organization that values Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Relationships, Inclusivity, Vision, and Empathy. Our I ARRIVE values guide everything we do, from how we serve our residents to how we support our team members.

We foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives, empowers growth, and strengthens the communities we serve. When you join Mission Rock, you join a team that’s invested in your success and well-being.

What You’ll Do

The Porter/Groundskeeper is responsible for ensuring the physical aspects of the property are maintained by cleaning the common grounds of the property.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, alerting the Service Manager and Property Manager immediately to items that need to be addressed
• Use power blower and pressure washer to clean breezeways, steps, sidewalks, pool areas, and any other common areas
• Maintain the property’s flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas
• Pick up trash on the property and in common areas, including, but not limited to driveways, parking lots, curbs, trash receptacle areas, exterior hallways, and all public areas

Requirements

What You Bring

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Previous experience as a porter or similar function is preferred
• Knowledge of using standard grounds maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, power blowers, and pressure washers

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team the way they take care of our residents. That’s why we offer:

• Bonus opportunity (position dependent)
• Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays (with a Floating Holiday and Volunteer Day), accrued sick time, and 15 days (120 hours) of vacation in the first year
• Housing discount program*
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA with employer contribution and FSA options
• Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Housing discount based on availability and prior ownership group approval

The expected compensation range for this position is $16.00 – $18.00, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Mission Rock Residential is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status.

The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

**The Application deadline is 9/30/26 if a candidate is not selected by that date later applications may be considered**