Groundskeeper - The Portofino
Dominium
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the property. Duties include daily trash removal from all exterior areas, cleaning around dumpsters, landscaping tasks (raking, mulching, weeding, watering), and snow/ice removal per policy. Maintain common areas by emptying trash, cleaning fixtures, carpets, and laundry rooms, and replenishing supplies. Use a digital device to manage work orders, inspections, and documentation. Ensure a safe work environment, report hazards, and comply with Fair Housing laws. Maintain professional conduct, attend meetings, assist staff as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Grounds and Exterior Maintenance
- Walks the property daily to remove trash from Grounds: (front and rear of buildings), breezeways, parking lots, playground, drain basin edges, behind fence lines
- Clean around all dumpsters
- Rake/mulch around trees and landscaped areas
- Weed around trees and flowerbeds
- Water grounds as needed
- Perform snow removal: shovel steps, sidewalks, and walkways
- Apply ice melt when slippery
- Remain on duty until all snow is cleared per policy
- Report snow/ice removal activities to the Community Manager
Common Area and Facility Cleaning
- Empty all trash containers daily
- Clean/polish lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim in common areas
- Clean rugs, carpets, furniture, draperies/blinds
- Replenish bathroom supplies in office and common areas
- Clean laundry rooms daily (if applicable): empty trashcans, wipe down machines, sweep floors daily; mop floors twice weekly
Communication and Administrative Tasks
- Deliver community fliers as directed
- Use digital maintenance device to review, update, and manage work orders daily
- Document all tasks as work orders
- Complete monthly inspections and turn maintenance digitally while maintaining proper care of the device
Safety and Compliance
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Report safety concerns immediately
- Adhere to all Fair Housing laws and regulations
- Alert management to any non-compliance issues regarding property or residents
Professional Standards
- Timely and regular attendance, including staff meetings
- Maintain professional attitude and appearance in interactions with residents, vendors, and co-workers
- Take pride in the property; pick up trash whenever seen
- Assist staff with other tasks and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
What Most Landscapers Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most landscaping and lawn roles do not require a state license, though anyone applying fertilizers or weed control commercially may need a Department of Agriculture applicator license. Irrigation work is separate and does require a licensed installer in Texas. That mix means the field has room for entry hands and specialized pros side by side. Pay is usually hourly, with crew leads and irrigation techs earning more, and design-build roles paying the best.
The work is outdoor and seasonal, but Houston's long growing season keeps crews busy most of the year. Spring and summer mean heavy mowing and planting. Fall brings cleanup and installs. New hires underestimate the heat and the early starts. Crews roll out at dawn to beat the afternoon sun. You run mowers, trimmers, and blowers, load and unload trailers, and handle plants, mulch, and stone. Reliability and a willingness to learn equipment and plant care open the path to lead and maintenance-manager roles.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Maintenance crews load the trailer at dawn and run a route of properties. At each stop you mow, edge, trim hedges, blow clippings, and clear beds so the property looks sharp. Speed and consistency matter because crews hit many stops in a day and the same yards every week.
Install and design work is a different pace. You dig beds, set plants, lay sod, spread mulch, and build hardscape features like walkways and retaining walls. Irrigation techs troubleshoot controllers, replace heads, and fix leaks in the line. Across all of it you maintain equipment, keep blades sharp, and manage fuel and safety gear. Customer interaction is lighter than in other trades, but a crew lead still communicates with property owners about scope and timing. Expect sun, heat, dust, and physical labor from start to finish, balanced by visible, satisfying results at the end of each property.
What Landscapers Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $17.44/hr.
Building a Landscaping Career in Texas
Most mowing and maintenance work needs no state license. Two paths do require one. Applying fertilizer or weed control for hire can require a Texas Department of Agriculture applicator license, and installing irrigation systems requires a licensed irrigator through the state environmental agency. Backflow testing on irrigation is a further certification. That means a maintenance hand can start with no license, while specialized and design-build roles reward certification. The path moves from crew work into lead, then into irrigation, chemical, or design specialties that pay more.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Crew Member $33,821/yr
Mow, edge, trim, and plant while learning equipment and plant care.
- 2 Crew Lead $36,275/yr
Run a maintenance crew and manage routes and quality.
- 3 Irrigation / Chemical Specialist $39,707/yr
Hold an irrigator or applicator license for higher-value work.
- 4 Designer / Account Manager $39,707/yr
Design installs and manage commercial landscape accounts.
- 5 Landscape Company Owner $46,696/yr
Run a maintenance or design-build company and manage crews.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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