Groundskeeper I

Summary: Boulder Housing Partners is seeking a Groundskeeper I to perform daily landscaping and grounds maintenance at assigned apartment communities. This role is responsible for maintaining all exterior areas and outdoor amenities to ensure safety, functionality, and curb appeal, while working independently under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. Responsibilities: - Maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscape features, including trimming, weed removal, and installing weed barriers and ground covers (e.g., rock or mulch) - Perform irrigation repairs, trash removal, and landscape projects such as clearing overgrown areas and planting shrubs, grasses, and flowers - Complete seasonal tasks, including leaf removal, mulching, irrigation start-up/shut-down, and storm cleanup - Regularly inspect grounds to identify and report landscaping or safety concerns - Ensure proper upkeep of outdoor amenities - Safely operate landscaping tools and equipment (mowers, blowers, trimmers, irrigation systems, etc.) - Perform basic cleaning and preventative care of assigned equipment and tools - Report equipment or supply needs to supervisor - Respond to resident concerns regarding landscaping or outdoor maintenance in a timely and professional manner - Collaborate with property staff to support curb appeal initiatives, seasonal decorations, and community events - Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental guidelines, and company policies - Maintain records of work performed, inspections, and incidents - Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents - Use all required safety equipment and follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures - Report all accidents and damage to BHP property - Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment - Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position - Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity; listen to concerns, evaluate issues and possible solutions, and work collaboratively with the Boulder Housing Partners team to address systemic problems - Inspire confidence and respect - Use feedback to grow and develop - Actively support and uphold BHP’s mission and values; comply with all BHP policies; optimize resources; participate in professional training and development; and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies - Perform related duties as required by management to meet the needs of BHP Required Qualifications: - 1 year of landscaping or groundskeeping experience - Strong knowledge of plant care, irrigation systems, and grounds maintenance practices - Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment - Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to balance priorities across multiple sites - Good communications skills - Ability to interact with diverse tenant population - Must possess a self-starter attitude with the ability to work with little supervision and direction - Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record - Acceptable background information, including criminal background history Preferred Qualifications: - Completion of trade school or apprenticeship training program (or equivalent work experience) in one or more general building trades which can include painting - Bilingual and/or proficient in Spanish Required Skills: Landscaping experience, Irrigation systems, Landscaping equipment operation Important Skills: Plant care knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Bilingual in Spanish, Organizational skills, Time-management skills, Communication skills, Self-starter attitude Benefits: Medical, dental, vision health plans., Retirement benefits that include PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457 plans., Paid life insurance., Employee wellness program., Long term disability., 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave., Select Summer Fridays off (if applicable)., Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training opportunities, and more.