Groundskeeper

Every apartment community makes its first impression before a prospective resident ever steps inside a unit. The condition of the grounds, the cleanliness of the breezeways, the state of the pet waste stations , these details shape how people feel about a place before they've spoken to a single leasing agent. The Groundskeeper role exists because that first impression requires real, consistent, daily effort from someone who actually cares about it.

Weinstein Properties has operated for more than 70 years as a family-owned company, managing over 60 apartment communities across Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia. They're not a faceless REIT. They take a hands-on approach to operations, and that philosophy extends to how they invest in their on-site teams. This opening is at Bexley 3Five, a community in South Austin.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Honest answer: this job has some unglamorous parts. Picking up pet waste, trashing out vacant apartments, cleaning up after other people , those tasks are daily and recurring. If you need variety to stay motivated, you'll want to think carefully. But if you're someone who takes satisfaction in leaving a space noticeably better than you found it, that repetition becomes its own rhythm.

Beyond the daily rounds, you'll operate equipment including backpack blowers and power washers, handle light planting and weeding, assist with make-ready support when the maintenance team needs an extra set of hands, and occasionally take on light painting or housekeeping tasks. You'll work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, outdoors year-round. Austin summers are genuinely hot, and this role requires working through that, along with cold snaps, rain, and humidity. Physical stamina matters here: expect prolonged walking and standing, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and a lot of bending and stooping.

Who Fits Well Here

The traits Weinstein calls out are worth taking seriously. Reliability isn't a soft quality in this role , if the grounds don't get walked in the morning, nobody else covers it. Self-motivation matters because you'll often be working independently without someone checking in. And a collaborative spirit helps too, because you'll be part of a broader on-site team that includes maintenance techs and leasing staff, all of whom are easier to work with when the person keeping the community presentable communicates well and pitches in without being asked.

• Reliable and punctual , consistent attendance is foundational to this role
• Comfortable with physically demanding, outdoor work in all weather
• Self-directed enough to manage daily tasks without close supervision
• Willing to take on varied work including light maintenance support
• Open to learning and growing toward a maintenance technician role over time

The pay starts at $19/hour with quarterly bonuses, and there's a stay-on bonus available after 90 days in good standing (your recruiter can walk through the specifics). Benefits include rent discount, health, dental and vision coverage, a 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and birthday time off.

One thing worth noting for anyone thinking longer term: Groundskeeper roles at companies that promote from within, as Weinstein explicitly does, are a real entry point into maintenance tech work. You're building familiarity with the physical plant of a property, earning trust with a team, and developing habits that translate directly into a more technical role. It's not a guaranteed path, but it's a genuine one.