Resident Services Technician I - 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.