Groundskeeper - Waterford

Groundskeeper

Mills Properties is an award-winning property management company with 34 communities located throughout St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, MO – and growing. Our success is rooted in the hard work and unfaltering dedication of our team members. Driven by our mission of providing the setting for living life's best moments, we desire to see our team members excel and leave work every day with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Mills Properties Core Values:

• Act Like an Owner
• Find a Better Way
• Go the Extra Mile
• Pay it Forward
• Achieve Together

We invest heavily in our team members with our Total Rewards Package. We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025–2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner. This includes both Missouri and National recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Additionally, Mills Properties was recently named a 2026 National Apartment Association Top Employer, further reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members.

Our Total Rewards Package Includes:

• Base Pay – Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll schedule
• Incentive Pay – KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay – all for eligible team members only
• Benefits – Employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contributions – 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributions
• Health Savings Account HSA – Employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, sick time, and personal days (Accrue 18 days first year). Active military team members are also provided up to five (5) paid workdays per calendar year for military training, drill, or related short-term service obligations
• Paid Holidays – Thirteen paid holidays per year
• Professional Development – Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plans
• Discounts – 20% housing discount (*select communities)
• Pet Insurance - Discounted options
• Team Member Assistance Fund – For team member qualifying events when criteria is met
• Vacation Travel Incentive Program – travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reached
• Stipends – Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team members
• Other Perks and Allowances – Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary gifts

About the role

We're looking for someone who loves working outdoors and takes pride in making a great first impression. As a Groundskeeper, you'll help keep our property beautiful and inviting for everyone who visits or calls it home. From landscaping and upkeep to assisting with seasonal projects, your work helps ensure our community always looks its best — a place residents are proud to live.

Pay is based on experience — most team members in this role earn between $17–$18.61/hr.

This role qualifies for the following bonus structure:

· Monthly Renewal Bonus

· Quarterly Bonus up to $650 – Performance based

How you will be successful

• Keep all areas of the property clean and attractive, including common areas, walkways, hallways, breezeways, and amenities
• Maintain curb appeal by removing litter, pet waste, weeds, cigarette butts, and performing minor landscaping cleanup
• Assist maintenance technicians to ensure service requests are completed effectively, promptly, and to residents' satisfaction
• Report any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or maintenance needs to management
• Assist with preventative maintenance as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor
• Serve as an essential team member by assisting with snow removal
• Support management in holding landscaping vendors accountable to contract standards
• Maintain positive communication with residents and provide excellent customer service
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and safe
• Embrace Mills' Core Values in all areas of responsibility and adhere to company policies and procedures

What you need

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with groundskeeping preferred
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Adept at building relationships and working in a team environment
• Proven track record of sharing ideas, providing encouragement, building on others' ideas, giving due appreciation, and bringing out the best in others

Mills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.