Steward + Helm ยท 1 day ago
Groundskeeper
Houston,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSteward + Helm is looking for a Groundskeeper to maintain the overall upkeep of the property exterior landscape and common areas. The role involves cleaning, maintaining flowerbeds, lawns, snow removal, and pool maintenance to ensure the property is always neat and presentable.
CommunitiesProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Maintain daily upkeep of grounds and appearance of the property. Ensures all common areas, office spaces, and amenities are always neat and free of liter inside and outside of the property
Mow, trim, and edge lawns and flowerbeds using hand mower or power mower
Trim and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls, using clippers, weed cutters, and edging tools; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs, using shears, pruners, or chain saw
Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides, using hand or automatic sprayer
Rake and dispose of leaves from property grounds
Pick up exterior and interior litter; empties and sanitizes trash containers
Shovel snow from walks and driveways when necessary
Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup
Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, using gardening tools
Water lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system
Removes trash and remaining items from vacant apartments prior to starting make ready process, transfers trash to dumpster or storage area as applicable, and cleans and maintains storage areas
Repair and paint fences, gates, walls, walkways, and building exteriors using carpentry and masonry tools
Assist with cleaning and maintaining pool and surrounding areas
Clean out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake
Perform ground maintenance duties, using tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, lawn roller, and snow removal equipment
May sharpen tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears, using file or knife sharpener
May make minor repairs on equipment, such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment, using hand tools and power tools
Must be able to work flexible schedule which may include working special events and/or weekends
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping, experience
Basic knowledge of interior/exterior maintenance, hand tools and cleaning equipment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent time management skills: ability to prioritize work functions and keep track of activities completed and yet to do
Regular attendance, punctuality and dependability
Shows concern for quality, accuracy, and completeness of assigned work duties
Follows established procedures and best practices for ensuring safety on the job and promotes safety within the work environment
Company
Steward + Helm
Steward + Helm owns, renovates, and manages apartment communities, focusing on multifamily housing and property management.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase