Groundskeeper

– The Boardwalk at Tradition in Port St. Lucie, Florida

The Groundskeeper helps maintain the cleanliness, curb appeal, and overall appearance of a multifamily community, contributing to a welcoming and well-kept environment for residents and visitors.

Why Thompson Thrift?

Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible.

At Thompson Thrift, You’ll Find

• Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do
• Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities
• Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs
• Real Impact — Hands-on contribution to the look and feel of thriving multifamily communities

Your Role as a Groundskeeper

As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the exterior appearance and cleanliness of the community. This role supports resident satisfaction by ensuring outdoor spaces, common areas, and amenities are safe, attractive, and well cared for.

You will work closely with the maintenance and management teams to support overall property upkeep and community standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, landscaping, and outdoor areas through mowing, trimming, planting, watering, and weeding
• Keep common areas, parking lots, walkways, and amenities clean and free of debris
• Perform regular trash collection, sweeping, and pressure washing as needed
• Conduct routine inspections of outdoor areas to identify safety hazards or maintenance concerns
• Support seasonal maintenance activities, including snow removal and seasonal landscaping
• Assist with preparing vacant apartments and common areas for readiness as needed
• Maintain landscaping tools and equipment in safe, working condition
• Support the maintenance team with additional tasks as assigned

Our Ideal Candidate for this Role

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience considered

Experience & Requirements

• Entry-level role; previous groundskeeping, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance experience is a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, attractive environments
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Basic familiarity with landscaping tools and equipment preferred
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude

Why This Role Matters

The Groundskeeper plays an important role in creating a positive first impression and enhancing the day-to-day experience for residents and guests. By maintaining curb appeal and clean outdoor spaces, this role directly supports community pride, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Use of AI in Hiring

Thompson Thrift uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to support parts of the recruiting process. These tools assist recruiters but do not make hiring decisions or independently determine candidate outcomes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. If you have questions about our hiring process, please contact us at ***email_hidden***.

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