Job Description

Job Description: Groundskeeper

What you'll be doing

As the Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of assigned properties, with a strong focus on landscaping and exterior property care. This position will help to support our Mukilteo and Everett, WA locations.

You will perform routine landscaping and cleaning, inspect the property for concerns, and identify and report damage, maintenance needs, or safety issues requiring additional attention.

• Maintain landscaping and overall curb appeal, including, mowing, edging, trimming shrubs, removing weeds and overgrowth, watering, blowing leaves and debris, and seasonal cleanup.
• Operate hedgers, trimmers, clippers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Clean and pressure wash exterior areas of the property, including walkways, buildings, doors, and other surfaces as needed.
• Inspect the property through the day for debris, litter, landscaping needs, property damage, safety concerns, and maintenance needs.
• Clean vacant storage units in partnership with the property team.
• Maintain grounds equipment in safe operating condition.
• Operate hedgers, trimmers, clippers, blowers, and hand and power spray equipment.
• Operate snow removal equipment, including a side-by-side with snow shovel and snow blower.
• Operate various small hand and power tools and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Apply weed control, pest control, and/or de-ice as directed.
• Paint cubs, bollards, doors, or other surfaces as needed to maintain property appearance..
• Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Groundskeeping, janitorial experience, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to use landscaping equipment and related tools (e.g., rake, shovel, power washer).
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and tolerate exposure to dust and dirt. - cold weather and heat.
• Ability to problem solve, diagnose and troubleshoot basic maintenance issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety throughout the facility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, colleagues, and vendors.
• Proficient in using basic computer skills and technology, including email, smartphone apps, internet browsing, and data entry, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems and tools.
• Dependable and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A Valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation, and the ability to travel between different properties on an as-need basis is required. *maintaining a valid driver’s license.
• Possess a growth mindset and be willing to engage in continuous learning, coaching, and development.
• Available for emergencies outside of normal business hours.

Who We Are:

Glacier West Self Storage is an owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Our Mission is to provide self-storage space and service to meet the unique needs of each of our customers. We accomplish this by maintaining clean and secure stores, using state-of-the-art technology and instilling in our team the overriding goal of satisfying the needs of our clientele. Established in 2019, Glacier West originally oversaw six sites owned by our investors. Since then, we have seen steady growth, and we are now operating in 25 different locations.

At Glacier West Self Storage, we’re always looking for enthusiastic problem solvers to join our growing team. If you take satisfaction from helping others and want to work in an environment where you’ll be treated with respect and kindness, we want to meet you. Glacier West Self Storage offers excellent solutions as well as a great work environment rich with cooperation and mutual respect.

Job Type

• Full-Time
• 40-hours per week
• Emergency on-call as needed.
• This is an on-site position and not eligible for remote work.

Benefits and Compensation

• The pay range for this role is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour – exact compensation is dependent on the skills and experience of the selected candidate.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverages
• Paid Time Off – vacation, sick, paid holidays, and after 1 year of service you receive a paid day-off in the month of your birthday
• Referral Program

Physical Requirements

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Walk the properties several times daily, up to 10 miles a day.
• Walk on uneven surfaces and climb several flights of stairs on a regular basis.
• Visually and audibly observe and detect signs of emergency.
• Sit, stand, reach, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Use standard groundskeeping/maintenance equipment.
• Speaking and expressing or exchanging ideas by means of written and spoken word.
• Convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of requirements for the work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO Statement

Glacier West Self Storage is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.

You must be able to pass a criminal background check and a drug test.