Description

The Groundskeeper/Property Monitor is responsible for maintaining all common areas and grounds in a clean, attractive, and inspection‑ready condition. Duties include daily inspections of public spaces, trash removal and compactor operation, monthly landscaping walks, pool and spa chemical testing, cleaning of grills, picnic areas, breezeways, and building entrances, snow and ice removal, and assisting the Service Manager with various maintenance tasks while securing equipment each night.

Customer service responsibilities require wearing a clean, neat uniform at all times, presenting a professional appearance, communicating with residents and prospects according to PAC standards, handling complaints promptly (typically within 24 hours), delivering newsletters and correspondence, and coordinating and cleaning up after resident events as directed by the General Manager.

The role involves significant physical exertion, such as moving appliances weighing 75 to over 300 lb using a hand‑truck up to three flights of stairs, relocating commercial laundry machines, transporting furniture and building materials, servicing special equipment like exercise machines, gas grills, golf carts, and security gates, and installing lighting or ceiling fans using step ladders.

• Use hand tools and test equipment; bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
• Maintain clean common areas, streets, curbs, and trash chutes; operate trash compactor daily.
• Conduct monthly landscaping walks and care for picnic area grills, lava rock, and gravel.
• Test and record pool/spa chemical levels; arrange pool furniture and clean decks and pump room.
• Remove snow and ice, keeping sidewalks and building access hazard‑free during inclement weather.
• Assist Service Manager with maintenance tasks and secure equipment each night.
• Wear a clean, neat uniform at all times; adhere to PAC appearance standards.
• Respond to resident requests and complaints within 24 hours or escalate to supervisor.
• Deliver newsletters, correspondence, and coordinate resident events and set‑up.
• Move appliances (75–300 lb) using a hand‑truck up to three flights of stairs.
• Relocate commercial laundry machines (120–300 lb) for repair and preventative maintenance.
• Transport building materials, furniture, and equipment weighing up to 300 lb.
• Service special equipment such as exercise machines, gas grills, golf carts, car washes, amenity areas, and security gates.
• Install lighting fixtures or ceiling fans using step ladders while lifting.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license free from major moving violations and have dependable transportation. Physical capabilities required include using various hand tools and test equipment, bending, stooping, kneeling for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lb, pushing/pulling up to 300 lb on wheels, climbing ladders up to 40 ft, and operating a hand‑truck or company vehicles.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean record and reliable transportation.
• Lift up to 50 lb, push/pull up to 300 lb on wheels, and climb ladders up to 40 ft.

Benefits

The benefits package includes a generous PTO program, 13 paid holidays plus three floating holidays and a paid volunteer day, comprehensive and affordable medical coverage, company‑paid dental and vision plans for full‑time associates, a 401(k) with an exceptional employer match, an associate apartment discount, an educational assistance program for tuition and certifications, and company‑paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants who need assistance with the application process. The company prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance