Groundskeeper

Sugarmont Apartments sits in one of Salt Lake City's more active rental corridors, and the first impression a prospective resident gets often happens before they ever reach the leasing office. It happens in the parking lot, on the walkway, at the entrance. The Groundskeeper is the person who controls that impression every single day.

Cottonwood Residential is hiring for this role at Sugarmont, and the work is physical and concrete. You'll remove trash and litter from the grounds, sweep and pressure wash pathways and building exteriors, handle basic gardening and weeding, clean windows and common area furniture, and complete general maintenance tasks tied to the building and grounds. This is a role where the output is visible. You can look at what you did at the end of a shift and see it.

The physical demands are real and worth understanding before you apply. You'll be on your feet for most of the day, navigating elevation changes, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, and getting into tight or awkward spaces to do the job right. On-call availability during nights and weekends is also part of the commitment.

What this role requires is reliability, attention to detail at a grounds level, and the physical stamina to work through a full shift outdoors in Utah's climate, which ranges from summer heat to winter cold. What it builds is equally practical: a working understanding of how a well-maintained property functions, familiarity with the maintenance cycle, and the kind of professional reputation that comes from showing up consistently and doing visible work well.

One thing worth noting for anyone thinking about long-term growth in property management: groundskeeping is one of the clearest entry points into maintenance technician roles. The people who advance fastest are those who treat the grounds not as isolated tasks but as part of the overall make-ready and presentation cycle for the community. That mindset, connecting curb appeal to occupancy, is something experienced maintenance supervisors and property managers notice.

What Cottonwood Is Looking For

• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to process company paperwork and follow safety procedures
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sustain extended periods of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and climbing
• Availability for on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and company events
• Willingness to work across varied terrain and access confined or elevated areas safely

Cottonwood offers health, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits starting within the first 30 days, a 401k and HSA with company match, 10.5 paid holidays, and three weeks of paid time off available in the first year.