Grounds Technician

GROUNDS TECHNICIAN 

Pay: $20/hr - $24/hr 

Job Description 

Thrive Community Management is built upon a shared passion - a devotion to create meaningful relationships.  The kind that make us better people, that fill our lives with authenticity. We are inspired by our work, by our ability to create for those looking for community - for a place to call home, for neighbors to build real and lasting friendships with, for a place to create memories for a lifetime.  

POSITION SUMMARY 

As a Grounds Technician at Thrive, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of our apartment communities. You will be responsible for the upkeep of outdoor amenities including grills, pools, parks, dog stations, and common areas. Your duties will include daily grounds inspections, trash and debris removal, minor landscaping tasks, and ensuring all outdoor spaces are welcoming and well-maintained for residents and guests. 

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Performance Expectations: 

• Perform daily inspections of all outdoor areas including parks, dog stations, grills, pools, and common spaces. 

• Remove trash, debris, and pet waste from grounds and maintain cleanliness of all outdoor amenities. 

• Monitor and report any safety hazards or maintenance needs to the Facilities Manager. 

• Assist with seasonal tasks such as snow removal, leaf cleanup, and pool preparation. 

Essential Job Duties and Core Responsibilities: 

• Communicate with Facilities team to ensure grounds standards are upheld. 

• Create and maintain a checklist for daily, weekly, and seasonal grounds tasks. 

• Assist with minor landscaping duties such as weeding, mulching, and watering. 

• Ensure grills and outdoor furniture are clean and in working condition. 

• Maintain dog stations with regular waste bag replacement and sanitation. 

• Support pool area cleanliness and report any issues with pool equipment or water quality. 

• Work requires a strong sense of responsibility, ownership and accountability. 

• Work requires strong knowledge to adhere to applicable federal, state and city regulations involving Fair Housing, health and safety policies and procedures and other aspects of residential, multi-family community management. 

• Work requires the ability to work independently and in a team environment. 

• Work requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning and time management skills. 

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• High school degree or equivalent required. 

• Previous groundskeeping or outdoor maintenance experience preferred. 

• Experience with community management software systems such as Entrata and Microsoft Office® is a plus. 

BENEFITS 

• Full time, on-site work, bi-weekly pay schedule. 

• Paid based upon experience $20 to $24 per hour  

• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, 401K with match, generous PTO, apartment discounts, and free gym membership. 

Salary : $20 - $24