Seasonal Grounds Person

What You'll Actually Do

This seasonal role at Quincy Commons puts you on the ground floor of what keeps a residential community looking sharp through the busiest months of the year. Five mornings a week, you're out early handling the work that sets the tone for every resident's day: mowing and trimming lawns, pruning plantings, pulling trash, clearing pet waste stations, and keeping the common areas clean and presentable. When something on the exterior needs attention, whether that's a fence repair, touch-up painting, or a minor installation, you'll assist with that too. You'll also keep an eye out for safety hazards and coordinate with vendors when a task falls outside your scope.

The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., giving you 25 hours per week with some flexibility built in. This is a summer position, but the work is real and the expectations are professional.

What You Bring

• Hands-on experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Comfort operating standard landscaping equipment safely
• The ability to work independently and stay on task without constant supervision
• Clear communication, especially when flagging hazards or coordinating with a team
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail in how a property looks and feels

Why This Role Is Worth Taking Seriously

Curb appeal isn't cosmetic in property management. It directly affects how prospective residents perceive a community during tours, how current residents feel about where they live, and how ownership views the site's presentation. A grounds person who operates with consistency and care is genuinely valuable to the maintenance team, not just seasonal filler.

John M. Corcoran and Company has operated in New England since 1951 and carries a reputation built on long-term relationships with both residents and staff. That kind of organizational culture tends to notice people who show up and do the work well. For someone building experience in property maintenance, this is the kind of employer where a seasonal role can turn into something more, if that's a direction you want to explore.

What separates a strong candidate here from an average one isn't just knowing how to run a mower. It's showing up consistently, keeping the property's standards in mind throughout a shift, and communicating proactively when something looks off. Those habits are exactly what property management teams remember when full-time positions open up. Pay for this role runs between $16.00 and $18.75 per hour depending on experience.