If you’re driven, dedicated, and have what it takes to build vibrant communities where residents live and prosper, our Groundskeeper opportunity at Willow Ridge Apartments is perfect for you!

PRG Real Estate is looking for a Groundskeeper for our property in Charlotte, NC to be responsible for general upkeep and cleaning of the grounds and common interior spaces as well as assisting in preparation of vacant units for occupancy. Our maintenance teams have a reputation for their integrity and willingness to go above and beyond for our residents. Your role is critical for maintaining our high level of customer service as well as the cleanliness and marketability of the community to renew and secure new leases.

PRG Perks

Our Benefits

Aside from working with smart, passionate PRG team members and having the potential for uncapped, internal growth opportunities, at PRG we offer a competitive suite of benefits. Along with Company paid mental health therapy, dental, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, and new parent leave, we also offer premium health coverage, vision, voluntary life insurance and short-term disability coverage, housing discount, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, discounted home and auto insurance, wellness and nutrition programs, and employee recognition programs. 

Find out more about our benefits and “Why PRG” here! 

Our Culture

If you’re the kind of person that goes above and beyond the call of duty every day, then you’ll fit right in at PRG! We believe in empowering our team members to give their best. We create an environment and provide employees with the tools they need to not only meet but exceed our resident’s expectations. We offer a fun, family atmosphere where respect and appreciation of each other is a daily given and each employee challenges each other to go to the next level. We’re socially conscious too. We care about the communities we call home, and across our portfolio, our employees are passionate about participating in charity organization events that give back to the communities in which we serve.

Essential Groundskeeper Job Functions

• Physically walks the community on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times.
• Details community on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas; shovels mud/snow when necessary.
• Keeps lawn manicured (cut, trimmed, edged) including pruning, seeding, planting, and spraying/fertilizing seasonally.
• Keeps all lawn equipment maintained properly.
• Uses blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and debris.
• Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Performs routine maintenance on community as requested by Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs "trash-out" duties on vacated apartments on a daily basis. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor. Follows procedures when service requests are performed.
• Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested. Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site.
• Helps clean and maintain storage areas. Ensures that storage areas and utility rooms remain locked when not in use.
• Performs work area clean up and safety related duties.
• Distributes resident communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years grounds keeping experience required
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance principles and procedures
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards
• Ability to problem-solve and identify/implement process improvements
• Organizational skills to enable effective management of multiple, shifting priorities
• Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and adhere to strict deadlines 
• Ability to maintain any license or certification as necessary
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or holidays as necessary
• Valid driver’s license required
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required

There's no better place to launch (or continue!) your real estate management career.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested, apply today!

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