Groundskeeper ResidentialFull-Time

Are you interested in becoming a Groundskeeper Westport Properties is looking to hire a skilled groundskeeper/landscaper (with possible desire to learn some maintenance skills) for our groundskeeper position. Exceptional attention to detail and valid drivers license is required. You will be maintaining the exteriors of our portfolio of properties picking up grounds maintaining lawns bushes trees stairwells rock beds etc. as well as some landscape projects like retaining walls building rock beds etc. Job may entail some work on interiors trashing out units etc. You will help maintain the properties to have the best curb appeal possible. Additional skills including knowledge in plumbing electrical repair and renovations (doors windows sinks paint flooring etc. are a plus.

If youre looking to be a part of a growing team with great benefits and positive work culture apply today!

Job Details

• Job Title: Groundskeeper (FullTime)
• Locations: Lawrence & Topeka KS
• Pay range: $16 $20 per hour (depending on experience)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and power equipment mowing and eating when necessary
• Shoveling and moving landscape rocks to create or repair rock beds
• Exterior repairs to fences or buildings with some painting
• Rebuild retaining walls
• Maintain pools with chemicals and hand cleaning
• Daily pick up of trash pet feces leaves branches weeds etc.
• Prevent and eliminate weeds by pulling and/or spraying
• Administer killer and fertilizers
• Pressure wash exteriors and stairwells occasionally
• Sweeping and vacuuming stairwells
• Drive to properties as needed to perform the required work
• Work directly with and answer to Maintenance Supervisor (and Property Managers) with constant communication throughout each day working as a team to efficiently keep the curb appeal at its best.
• Looks to provide proactive maintenance instead of reactive maintenance
• Participating as an integral part of the maintenance team in timely snow removal and ice melt application efforts
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and appearance on the job and projecting this professionalism to all team members residents owners vendors and subcontractors

Required Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail to maximize the curb appeal
• Selfmotivation and ability to work autonomously
• Be able to walk outside all day in any weather including up and down stairs and uneven grounds bending over often to pick up items on the ground
• Physical strength and stamina
• Able to lift push or pull heavy objects up to and over 50 lbs.
• Able to shovel dig rake and other landscape skills
• Clean driving record
• Valid state drivers license
• Ability to drive to properties
• Shovel and/or plow snow
• Willingness to learn and follow direction
• Good communication skills

Benefits for FullTime Employees

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Cancer/Critical Care Hospitalization Accident)
• Recognition of Hard Work and Exemplary Performance
• Clean Air Conditioned Friendly Working Environment
• Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985 Westport Properties (WPI) is an owneroperator of self storage multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing thirdparty management services. As of March 2024 WPI has approximately 15.2 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is approaching $3.2 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 KureIt a nonprofit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research and Charity Storage a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date KureIt has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

Westport Properties Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides atwill equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability or genetics. Furthermore Westport Properties Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age disability color genetics marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status in compliance with federal state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.