Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Legacy at Lake Charles - 5225 Elliott Rd - Lake Charles, LA - 70605

At Hawthorne Residential Partners, we're looking for dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.

We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You'll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way. Join a company where your work matters and your future is full of opportunity!

Groundskeeper | Job Overview

Groundskeepers play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the community's exterior spaces. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.

Groundskeeper | Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

Education:

• High School or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance
• One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Groundskeeper | Job Functions

Ground Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout exterior areas of the property.
• Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.
• Ensure community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris or large items around the perimeter.
• Assist with light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities.

Community Appearance Support

• Assist the maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior touch-ups as needed.
• Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed.
• Help maintain shop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.
• Assist with preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents' doors.
• Assist the maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snow preparation or cleanup.
• Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism.

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.
• Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow skills with hands-on training.
• People Service & Customer-Focused: Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection.
• Reliable: A dependable presence for the community and team.

Work Schedule & Availability

Groundskeepers work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.

Hawthorne's Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

Groundskeeper – Specific Benefits: Groundskeepers are eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.

Professional Benefits: Groundskeeper Today – Maintenance Technician I Tomorrow!

Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.

Personal Benefits

• Free Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• 401k Retirement Match Program
• Paid time off including your birthday!
• Paid sick time off
• Pet Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options
• Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning

Hawthorne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.