Resident Services Technician I - Groundskeeper

Hawthorne Residential Partners; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly renewal bonus

Dental insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawthorne Residential Partners in Greensboro is seeking a Groundskeeper to join Village Lofts’ exterior maintenance team, keeping sidewalks, green spaces, and amenities clean and welcoming. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, a clear career path, and a supportive environment where your work matters.

Schedule is typically Monday–Friday, with on-call duties for emergencies and occasional resident events.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash in exterior areas.
• Maintain sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and signage.
• Maintain community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations.
• Assist with light landscaping tasks (raking, weeding, trimming, watering).
• Maintain cleanliness of pool deck, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities.
• Assist with light painting, bulb replacement, and organizing shop/storage areas.
• Prepare vacant apartments with light cleaning if needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

People service & customer-focused

Reliable

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Village Lofts - 309-G Pisgah Church Rd - Greensboro, NC - 27455

At Hawthorne Residential Partners , we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.

We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.
Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity !

Groundskeeper | Job Overview

Groundskeepers play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Groundskeeper, you willbe responsible formaintainingthe overall cleanlinessandappearance ofthe community’s exterior spaces. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.

Groundskeeper| Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

Education:

• High School or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance
• One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but notrequired

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Groundskeeper | Job Functions

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout exterior areas of the property.
• Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.
• Ensure community trash receptacles,compactorareas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris orlarge itemsaround the perimeter.
• Assistwith light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities.

Community Appearance Support

• Assistthe maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior touch-ups as needed.
• Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed.
• Helpmaintainshop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.
• Assistwith preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested

Additional Responsibilities

• Assistthe team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.
• Assistthe maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snowpreparation or cleanup.
• Promotegood professionalrelations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture,alwaysdisplay a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Alwaysmaintainprofessionalism.

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.
• Willingness to Learn: Eager togrowskills with hands‑on training.
• People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness,communityand connection.
• Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.

Work Schedule & Availability
Groundskeeperswork Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on‑call rotation for after‑hours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.

Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

Groundskeeper– Specific Benefits: Groundskeepersareeligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.

Professional Benefits: GroundskeeperToday – MaintenanceTechnician ITomorrow!

Our Career Path Program is offered toallofour employees.When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.

Personal Benefits

• Free Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• 401k Retirement Match Program
• Paid timeoffincluding your birthday!
• Paid sick time off
• Pet Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options
• Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning

Hawthorne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.