Job Description

Commercial Groundskeeper

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Overland Park, KS

Compensation: $17.00 - $17.50 / hour

The Commercial Groundskeeper is responsible for ensuring that the property’s exterior and common areas remain clean, neat, and presentable on a daily basis. This position focuses on light exterior upkeep and routine appearance checks. This does not include major landscaping or custodial work The Commercial Groundskeeper helps maintain a professional and welcoming environment for tenants, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily walkthroughs of the property to remove debris such as trash, cigarette butts, leaves, newspapers, and other litter.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all exterior common areas, including walkways, breezeways, entry areas, parking lots, and dumpster areas,
• Sweep curbs, sidewalks, and high-traffic exterior areas as needed.
• Perform light exterior maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, minor screen repairs, or other simple fixes as directed by the Property Manager and senior maintenance staff.
• Support the Preventative Maintenance Program by reporting issues or assisting with small exterior tasks when requested.
• Follow all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required company training.
• Assist the property team with reasonable tasks that support the overall operation of the site.

Tasks Performed (not all inclusive)

• Daily removal of litter and debris from grounds, parking areas, dumpster enclosures, and curbs.
• Assist with general facility cleanliness, including mopping, addressing small spills, wiping counters, and monitoring basic restroom needs to ensure a clean environment.
• Light sweeping or scrubbing of outdoor walkways or gathering areas.
• Salting public passageways during winter weather to prevent ice accumulation.
• Light touch-up tasks (e.g., cleaning signs, removing cobwebs, basic spot sweeping).
• Routine property patrols to identify and report safety hazards, maintenance needs, or irregularities.
• Reporting lease violations, security concerns, or unusual occurrences to the Property Manager.
• Observing and reporting issues such as water leaks, fire hazards, or unlocked doors.
• Contact emergency services when necessary and report such incidents to the Property Manager.
• Keeping notes regarding any damage, safety concerns, or maintenance issues for management review.
• Maintaining the appearance and organization of the supply/storage area.
• Assisting maintenance/service technicians with simple tasks as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to work independently and follow a daily route or task list.
• Good attention to detail and a strong sense of property appearance standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent daily routines.
• Basic knowledge of outdoor tools (brooms, blowers, small hand tools).
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and team members.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required Work Experience

• Prior experience in groundskeeping, exterior maintenance, groundskeeping work, or similar roles preferred but not required.

Certifications and/or Licenses

• None required

Working Environment

• Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Occasional indoor tasks in entry or common areas.
• Desk area to store personal items while at work.

Physical Demands Ability to walk the property for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sweep, and perform repetitive light labor tasks.

Snow Removal

• Light Shoveling and applying ice melt during winter months as needed.

OtherCandidates must represent the company with professionalism and a positive attitude while following directions accurately and prioritizing tasks effectively to support daily property operations.

Benefits

The company offers an array of outstanding health and wellness benefits starting the first of the month after 30 days of service. Reasonable insurance premiums including 4 medical options, dental, vision, life & disability, FSA dependent care, legal assistance, identity theft and more. Participate in the company’s 401k retirement plan, enjoy paid time off and 10 holidays + your birthday! Whether we are cheering on one of our local sports teams, volunteering at a philanthropy or celebrating team milestones, Price Brothers cares about our team members & our community.