About the role
Groundskeeper
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 will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the 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 not required
Licenses & Certifications:
* Valid Driver's License
Groundskeeper | Job Functions
Ground Responsibilities
* 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, compactor areas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris or large items around the perimeter.
* Assist with 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
* Assist the 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.
* Help maintain shop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.
* Assist with preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested
Additional Responsibilities
* Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.
* Assist the maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snow preparation or cleanup.
* Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism.
What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?
* Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.
* Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow skills with hands-on training.
* People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection.
* Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.
Work Schedule & Availability Groundskeepers work 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: Groundskeepers are eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.
Professional Benefits: Groundskeeper Today – Maintenance Technician I Tomorrow!
Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our 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 time off including 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.