Groundskeeper

We're hiring a dependable, hard-working crew member for a full-time, year-round position keeping a 24-building suburban apartment complex in DeKalb looking sharp in every season. Spring through fall, you'll be on a small grounds crew. Winter, you're part of the snow and ice team keeping residents safe. This is a hands-on outdoor job. Good attitude, reliability, and showing up when the weather is bad matter as much as experience. We'll train you on every piece of equipment. What You'll Do — Growing Season (April - November): Trash pickup throughout the property — parking lots, sidewalks, common areas, playgrounds, around buildings Maintain dumpster areas — clear loose trash, sweep pads, deodorize, keep enclosures presentable Trim and shape bushes, hedges, and shrubs around buildings, entrances, and common areas Mow turf with commercial zero-turn mowers; weed-whack around buildings, fences, beds, and bushes Edge walks, drives, and curbs; blow lots and walkways clean General grounds cleanup — leaves, branches, debris, storm cleanup Light bed maintenance — weeding, mulch touch-up, clearing storm drains What You'll Do — Winter (November - March): Snow removal from parking lots, drives, sidewalks, stairs, and building entrances Salt and de-ice sidewalks, stairs, building entries, and any slick spots Shovel and snow-blow areas plows can't reach Pre-treat surfaces before forecast storms Respond to on-call snow events — including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays when storms hit Clear snow from dumpster areas, mailbox areas, and emergency exits Inspect property after storms; address any hazards Keep snow and ice gear (shovels, spreaders, snow blowers) clean and ready Off-storm winter days: equipment maintenance, repairs, hand-trimming dormant shrubs, general property upkeep

What We're Looking For:

Dependable — shows up on time, every day, including when it's snowing Available for on-call snow response November through March (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays as needed) Comfortable working outdoors in all weather — heat, cold, snow, rain Able to lift up to 50 lbs, walk/stand all day, bend, kneel, shovel snow for extended periods Valid driver's license preferred Able to follow directions and work as a team Landscaping, grounds, or snow removal experience a plus — not required, we'll train Must pass a basic background check Authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer:

Year-round full-time work — steady paycheck every week, not seasonal Consistent Mon-Fri schedule April-November; on-call snow rotation December-March On-call snow pay — premium rate for storm-response hours Paid training on all equipment: commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, snow blowers, salt spreaders, plows Provided PPE — gloves, eye and ear protection, hi-vis shirts, winter gear Same property every day — no constant driving between job sites Friendly small-crew environment Performance bonuses for crews that hit quality and efficiency targets Path to grow into a Crew Leader role ($20-22/hr)

Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person