Grounds Technician
As a Grounds Technician, you play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our communities! You are instrumental in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors. From maintaining pristine grounds to assisting with property upkeep, your hands-on efforts ensure that everything operates smoothly and looks its best. Join our rapidly growing, family-oriented company to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in our communities.
Dream Here: Careers at Dream Live Prosper Communities
At Dream Live Prosper Communities, we believe in building not just great communities, but also great careers. We are looking for dedicated, driven professionals to join our team and help us create thriving communities that enrich lives.
Our team members go above and beyond to provide exceptional service, ensuring that our residents love where they live. As a subsidiary of DLP Capital, we uphold a culture of excellence, growth, and purpose. DLP Capital has been recognized on multiple Best Places to Work lists and has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 10 consecutive years.
If you're looking for a career with a mission-driven company that values growth, leadership, and impact, Dream Live Prosper Communities is the place for you.
About this opportunity:
- Location: Dream Montrose, 239 Emerson St. #10, Houston, TX 77006
- Compensation: Starting at $15.00+ hourly, depending on experience, with bonus potential
- Position type: Full-time
- This job requires a flexible schedule with varied work hours that may include weekends.
What We are Looking for in a GroundsTechnician:
- Lifting and carrying heavy supplies.
- Operating powered equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.).
- Performing manual labor for long periods, often in extreme temperatures.
- Maintaining physical strength and stamina.
- Working outdoors.
- Experience in maintaining property grounds, ensuring a clean and attractive environment.
- Knowledge of basic landscaping techniques, including mowing, edging, trimming, and mulching.
- Ability to safely use and maintain equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Commitment to creating a welcoming and safe environment for residents and visitors.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist maintenance technicians as needed.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with residents and team members.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily assignments.
What you will do as a Grounds Technician:
- Maintain the property's grounds, including lawn care, trash removal, and upkeep of common areas.
- Ensure walkways, parking lots, and outdoor amenities are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Assist with minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs or reporting larger maintenance issues.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to prepare units for new residents.
- Respond promptly to work orders and property needs as directed by management.
- Maintain proper inventory of tools and supplies needed for daily tasks.
- Participate in seasonal property projects, such as snow removal or holiday decorations.
What Motivates Us:
Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s for our residents, investors, or business partners.
Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.
Growth: We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for twelve consecutive years.
Who We Are:
What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.
Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.
Our Purpose: To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.
Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG): To positively impact 10 million lives by funding 5,000 Thriving Communities and becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.
Our Culture: We work hard towards ambitious goals, driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves. We seek to make a difference in the affordable housing crisis and in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners. We follow our Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally, striving to Live Fully in all areas of life.
Core Values:
Driven for Greatness: Pursuing knowledge and growth both personally and professionally.
Living Fully: Achieving optimal health in all life aspects: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun, fulfillment, fitness, and finance.
Grit: Demonstrating endurance and commitment to achieve long-term goals.
Community: Elevating the greater good and cultivating thriving relationships.
Authenticity: Being true to ourselves and others, fostering growth through open dialogue.
Prepared to Win: Applying discipline and consistent effort to achieve our goals.
Kingdom Impact: Sharing God’s love through our work and service.
Twenty-Mile March: Focusing on clear goals and consistently evaluating our performance.
Stewardship: Committing to those who trust us with their capital, communities, and careers.
Servant Leadership: Leading with high standards and humility, empowering growth and accountability.
Benefits and Perks:
PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at [email protected]. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.