What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper (River Mews Apts)! position at Palms Associates, LLC?
Join Our Exceptional Maintenance Team at River Mews Apartments – Newport News, VA!
A community built, owned, and managed by Palms Associates, LLC.
Today we seek a Groundskeeper for our vibrant community of 645 apartments and townhomes, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. As our Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our community in top shape—clean, safe, and welcoming.
What We Are Looking For:
Basic Maintenance Aptitude – Can handle light landscaping, small repairs, or assist with cleanup and setups.
Team Player & Communication – Works well with maintenance and leasing teams.
Attention to Detail – Keeps all areas (grounds, walkways) clean and safe.
Reliability & Work Ethic – Shows up consistently and on time.
Technology & Communication Skills:
Basic computer skills required, including MS Office 365 and mobile device use. Strong English communication (verbal and written) required. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!
What You’ll Do:
As our Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our community in top shape—clean, safe, and welcoming. Responsibilities include:
Daily trash pickup and property cleanliness
Maintaining pool, laundry, mail, and recreational areas
Keeping sidewalks, walkways, and parking areas free of debris
Cleaning and raking shrub areas; removing mud or snow as needed
Planting flowers and shrubs per direction of the Maintenance Supervisor
Assisting with fencing repairs, cleanup, and other physical tasks
Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns promptly
Assisting the Maintenance team as needed
At Palms, we offer excellent benefits, including:
- Excellent PTO, wellness day off, additional floating holiday, and community service day off
- 401k with 4% match, plus historically 6.25% profit sharing (100% vested)
- Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
- Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability)
- $1,000 EE only / $1,500 EE child/family contribution to HSA
- 20% Apartment discount
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- $1,000 Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- On Call Pay $150 per week anytime you're on call
- In-House HVAC 608 Certification Training
- Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!
If you’re a natural leader who takes pride in keeping a community running at its best, we want to hear from you!
This isn’t just another maintenance job — it’s a career with a company built to last. You can be confident your application will be carefully reviewed and given the attention it deserves!
Come see what makes Palms different! APPLY TODAY!
Salary : $16 - $18