Grounds Technician

Edward Rose & Sons

The Role

Overview

Maintain cleanliness and landscaping of apartment community grounds.

Key Responsibilities

  • sprinkler repair
  • irrigation monitoring
  • grounds upkeep
  • trash removal
  • landscape edging
  • weeding

Tasks

-Repairing or replacing sprinkler heads and lines as required -Upkeep on parking lots, grounds surrounding the buildings, corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, and mechanical rooms, if applicable -Maintain a professional appearance following team dress code policy -Collecting and removing trash as needed -Monitoring the irrigation system to ensure all grass areas are adequately watered -Responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of the apartment community -Reporting any unhealthy lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants to management -Edging around trees and landscape borders to maintain a neat appearance -Raking grounds and blowing or sweeping sidewalks, and parking lots, as required -Weeding of beds using appropriate tools

Requirements

  • communication
  • snow removal
  • computer skills
  • driver's license
  • physical lifting
  • irrigation

What You Bring

-Able to effectively and professionally communicate with residents and co-workers -Ability to shovel snow and/or clear ice from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas during snow season. -Basic computer skills and comfort learning software, apps, and programs -Have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license -Ability to work outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and push or pull up to 80 pounds -Experience in irrigation is a plus

Benefits

-Discounted apartment home -Competitive compensation plan with bonus opportunities -Compensation: Starting at $16.14 per hour or higher, based on experience -Opportunities for advancement -Generous paid time off programs -Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match -Great work environment

The Company

About Edward Rose & Sons

-Remaining family-owned and privately held, it has expanded from Michigan to nationwide luxury apartment and mixed-use communities. -It oversees full project lifecycles—from land acquisition and construction to long-term property management. -Typical projects include mid- to high-end residential, senior living, and mixed-use developments. -The firm retains ownership of many communities for decades, reflecting its long-term investment mindset. -Unusually, it blends modest and luxury housing, aiming for 'the most house for your money.'

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Senior Living Communities

Apartment Communities

Development

Construction

Property Management

Land Acquisition

Building Maintenance