Groundskeeper

Community Groundskeeper – Village Park ApartmentsVillage Park Apartments 2045 Village Park Way Encinitas, CA 92024 Build Your Career Close to Home Interested in a hands-on career in property management? Gaines Investment Trust would like to learn more about you. Whether you're already familiar with Village Park Apartments, live nearby, or are simply interested in joining the Gaines Investment Trust team, we invite you to tell us more about yourself, your experience, and your interest in future Groundskeeper opportunities. Tell Us More Than a Résumé Can Take the next step by completing a short, self-guided video interview through Spark Hire. Your Spark Hire interview gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself beyond your résumé and tell us more about your work ethic, reliability, hands-on experience, and the pride you take in doing a job well—the qualities that can make a great Groundskeeper. Estimated Time: 10–15 minutes Complete your interview here: The interview can be completed from your phone, tablet, or computer at a time that works for you. Once you access the Spark Hire interview, you will have 3 days to complete and submit it. New to property management? That's okay. If you're dependable, take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, and like seeing the results of a job well done, your skills and experience may transfer well to a career in apartment property maintenance. As opportunities become available, our Talent Acquisition team may reach out to qualified candidates whose experience and interests align with our needs.What Does a Groundskeeper Do?Groundskeepers play an important role in keeping our apartment communities clean, attractive, and welcoming for residents, prospective residents, and visitors. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in maintaining the appearance of the community and enjoys staying active throughout the workday. Responsibilities may include:Maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of community grounds and common areasPicking up litter and debris throughout the propertyKeeping sidewalks, parking areas, breezeways, and other exterior areas cleanAssisting with basic landscaping and grounds maintenanceMaintaining pool and recreational areasCleaning and preparing common areas for residents and prospective residentsAssisting the maintenance team with projects and apartment turns as neededIdentifying and reporting maintenance or safety concernsHelping ensure the community remains clean, attractive, and well maintainedPerforming physically active work outdoors in varying weather conditionsWhat We Look For You don't need previous apartment maintenance or property management experience to be considered for an entry-level Groundskeeper opportunity. We're looking for individuals who bring:A strong work ethic and dependable attendancePride in keeping outdoor spaces clean and well maintainedA positive attitude and willingness to learnThe ability to work independently and as part of a teamGood attention to detailThe ability to stay productive and manage assigned tasks throughout the dayComfort working outdoors and performing physically active workA professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and coworkersPrevious groundskeeping, landscaping, maintenance, construction, janitorial, or similar hands-on experience is a plusWhy Consider a Career with GIT? At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100% family-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long-term career growth. Unlike third-party management companies, we own and operate our communities. We invest in training, promote from within whenever possible, and give employees opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers in property management. We Offer Benefits for eligible employees include:Competitive compensation with monthly performance bonus opportunitiesEmployee Apartment DiscountProfessional Development and Ongoing TrainingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating HolidayMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Company-paid Life InsuranceOptional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance401(k) with company matchPet InsuranceCareer advancement opportunities across multiple marketsWho We Are Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family-owned real estate investment and management company. We own and operate apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we take a long-term approach to ownership and operations. Because we own our communities—not manage them for third parties—we're able to invest in our properties, our residents, and our employees for lasting success. Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike. Interested in joining the GIT team? Complete your Spark Hire interview and tell us more about yourself.