Groundskeeper

First impressions at a residential community happen before a prospective resident ever walks through a leasing office door. The condition of the grounds, the cleanliness of pathways, the overall sense that someone is paying attention: these details shape how people feel about a place before they've signed a lease or even asked a question. The Groundskeeper role at Lake St. James Apartments in Conyers, GA exists because those details don't maintain themselves.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Cottonwood Residential is bringing on a Groundskeeper to keep the exterior of Lake St. James in shape day to day. That means trash and litter removal across the property grounds, sweeping and pressure washing pathways and building exteriors, weeding and basic gardening, and cleaning windows and common-area furniture. You'll also handle general maintenance tasks tied to the building and grounds. It's physical, visible work. You'll spend most of your day on your feet, moving across the property in all kinds of conditions, and you'll need to be comfortable climbing stairs and ladders, navigating uneven terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

On-call availability during evenings, weekends, and company events is part of the role. That's worth knowing upfront. Grounds needs don't always fall neatly inside a 9-to-5 window, and the team counts on you to be reachable when something comes up.

Who Tends to Thrive Here

Groundskeepers who do well in this kind of role take ownership of a space rather than just checking boxes on a task list. You notice the detail that wasn't on the list. You loop in the maintenance team when you spot something that's heading toward a bigger repair. You understand that residents notice the grounds every single day, not just on move-in day.

Strong communication matters too. You'll interact with residents, vendors, and your property team regularly, and being able to read safety instructions, complete company paperwork, and communicate clearly in English is a baseline requirement for the role.

• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related outdoor maintenance role is helpful
• Physical stamina for extended walking, standing, kneeling, and climbing throughout a shift
• Reliability with on-call scheduling, including nights and weekends
• Ability to lift and reposition items up to 50 lbs

Cottonwood Residential offers health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage with eligibility 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. For a role that's often treated as entry-level, that's a real benefits package.