Groundskeeper - Cortland Mirror Lake

Cortland Mirror Lake is a multifamily community in Apopka, FL, and the Groundskeeper here carries real weight in how the property presents itself each day. Apopka's climate means outdoor spaces get heavy use year-round, and Florida's afternoon storms, pollen seasons, and humidity can work against curb appeal fast. Keeping the grounds consistently clean and well-ordered in that environment takes someone who shows up ready to work regardless of what the weather had going on the day before.

The daily rhythm of this role centers on the property's common areas, both inside and out. That means walking the grounds each morning to collect debris and litter, keeping entrances and breezeways clean, and handling routine deep-cleaning tasks as the season or schedule calls for them. You'll also support the maintenance team on general service tasks and help set up or break down for resident events when the community hosts them. Safety awareness matters here too: if you spot a hazard or something that needs a maintenance eye, you're expected to flag it through the right channel, not walk past it.

Cortland is a top-10 multifamily owner and operator nationally, with a vertically integrated model that includes in-house design, construction, and operations. That structure gives on-site teams real backing when it comes to resources and equipment. For someone in a groundskeeping role, that typically means you're working with properly maintained tools and a management team that treats the physical condition of the asset seriously.

What this role calls for

• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or custodial work is preferred, though not a hard requirement
• Comfortable with physically demanding outdoor work across varying weather conditions, lifting, bending, and being on your feet throughout the shift
• Attention to detail when it comes to cleanliness and the appearance of outdoor and common areas
• Reliable and self-directed, able to manage your time without needing constant direction
• Comfortable communicating with residents and teammates when something needs attention
• Familiarity with basic cleaning methods and safe handling of materials, or a genuine willingness to learn them

Groundskeepers who grow in this field often move into porter or maintenance tech roles over time, particularly at larger operators like Cortland where internal promotion is a realistic path. Building a reputation for consistency and detail at the property level is what makes that kind of progression possible.