Groundskeeper jobs in Houston, TX

Groundskeeper

Reports to: Lead Maintenance and Property Manager

S2 Residential is looking to hire a Groundskeeper that will oversee grounds maintenance in one or more of the following capacities: grounds and pool maintenance, workplace safety, maintaining and preserving the community, and general labor. 
 

How you’ll make an impact:

• Assisting residents and your maintenance team alike
• As a Groundskeeper, you are responsible for the curb appeal of our resident’s homes
• Proactively point out potential liabilities and assist in correcting them.

What you’ll do:

• Perform housekeeping services such as picking up trash, sweeping hallways, and cleaning the property swimming pools.
• Water plants or run soaker hoses and ensure irrigation system is in good order.
• Trash out vacant apartments by removing items left behind, cleaning the fireplace and patio/balcony area, and ensuring the unit is locked down and secure.
• Replace exterior light bulbs throughout the community and common areas such as swimming pools, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
• Power washing and daily preventative maintenance to all common areas, offices, and model/show units.
• Clean up trash/debris from around dumpsters.
• Touch up paint on exterior or common areas as needed.
• Complete service requests such as testing/inspecting safety equipment and devices, perform water and sewer extractions, and replacing blinds and A/C filters.
• Clean up after our furry residents (dogs) in the dog parks or grassy areas.

Who you are:

• Passionate about making an impact in the lives of your team and community
• Must be detail oriented and observant.
• Possess a willingness to help.
• Enjoy working outside in the open air.
• Valid driver license and auto liability insurance is required
• Must have reliable transportation

Your core values:

• Positive attitude
• Outstanding customer service; able to consistently surprise and delight our residents
• A true team player - willing to work and support at all levels

Our Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday; closed, Sunday. The Groundskeeper position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. Hours of operation are subject to change on time of year and based on the Property’s needs and resident activities.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously walk for 8 or more hours per day. It is estimated an Assistant Lead Maintenance technician will spend 99-100% of their time moving and on their feet.
• Frequently moving boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across the office for various needs. Frequently transporting and moving appliances up to 100 pounds in and out of apartments and across various distances.
• Must have the ability to climb, stoop, bend and grasp objects. 
• Visual acuity to perform the following: transcribing, operating machines, and motor vehicles, determining accuracy and neatness of work assigned, as well as visual inspection involving small defects and parts.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position or stationary standing position 90% of the time.

Benefits we want to share with you:

• Competitive pay with bonuses
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Professional or Industry Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Apartment Rental Discounts

The Perks:

• Vacation Reimbursement
• Company-sponsored events & team outings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Bonuses based on NOI
• Biannual uniform allowance (boots not included).

Your First Week:

• S2 Residential onboarding training program
• Compliance training courses

About S2 Residential:

S2 Residential is a team of exceptionally skilled and motivated professionals united around one goal: to create and maintain the best possible living experience for our residents. Since 2014, S2 Residential has been transforming communities in Texas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind apartment communities that residents fall in love with. At every S2 community, you’ll find team members dedicated to top-notch customer service.

Core Values:

• Zero Ego. Maintain a servant’s heart.
• Energy and Passion. Good energy is contagious; bring passion to all that we do.
• Good Steward. Reputation takes a lifetime to build and a moment to lose.
• Curious. Don’t waste a day without learning something new.
• Obsessive Execution. Be obsessed or be average.

Sound like a fit? We’d love to hear from you! Send us your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S2 Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.