Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Groundskeeper / Maintenance Porter
Apartment Services, Inc. – Essex, MD
Full-Time | Outdoor Work Required | May Rotate Between Properties

Pay: $16 hourly and Transportation Allowance

Job Overview: Apartment Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable and hard-working Groundskeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming community for our residents. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and values being part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Walk the property daily to pick up trash, remove debris, and maintain dog waste stations and dumpster areas
• Perform routine landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, and mulching
• Use hand tools and power equipment (leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.)
• Remove snow and apply salt to sidewalks and steps during winter weather
• Keep the maintenance shop organized and stocked
• Report safety hazards and maintenance concerns to the Service Supervisor
• Assist with unit “make-ready” tasks as requested
• Follow company safety procedures and property security protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to operate power tools and landscaping equipment
• Basic knowledge of landscaping techniques and outdoor maintenance
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license required
• Reliable transportation required; may be assigned to multiple properties during a shift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical work (standing, walking, bending, kneeling)
• Able to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Availability for emergency response during inclement weather

Benefits:

• Transportation Allowance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Funeral Leave & Jury Duty Leave

Health Benefits (eligible 1st of month after 60 days):

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement (eligible after 3 months, age 21+):

• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options

Additional Perks:

• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounted Housing (more details available during interview)