Groundskeeper - Waterford

About Mills PropertiesMills Properties is an award-winning property management company with 34 communities located throughout St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, MO – and growing. Our success is rooted in the hard work and unfaltering dedication of our team members. Driven by our mission of providing the setting for living life’s best moments, we desire to see our team members excel and leave work every day with a sense of pride and accomplishment.Mills Properties Core ValuesAct Like an OwnerFind a Better WayGo the Extra MilePay it ForwardAchieve TogetherWe invest heavily in our team members with our Total Rewards Package. We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner. This includes both Missouri and National recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Additionally, Mills Properties was recently named a 2026 National Apartment Association Top Employer, further reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members.Our Total Rewards Package IncludesBase Pay – Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll scheduleIncentive Pay – KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay – all for eligible team members onlyBenefits – Employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement Contributions – 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributionsHealth Savings Account HSA – Employer contributionsPaid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, sick time, and personal days (Accrue 18 days first year). Active military team members are also provided up to five (5) paid workdays per calendar year for military training, drill, or related short-term service obligationsPaid Holidays – Thirteen paid holidays per yearProfessional Development – Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plansDiscounts – 20% housing discount (*select communities)Pet Insurance - Discounted optionsTeam Member Assistance Fund – For team member qualifying events when criteria is metVacation Travel Incentive Program – travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reachedStipends – Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team membersOther Perks and Allowances – Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary giftsAbout The RoleWe’re looking for someone who loves working outdoors and takes pride in making a great first impression. As a Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our property beautiful and inviting for everyone who visits or calls it home. From landscaping and upkeep to assisting with seasonal projects, your work helps ensure our community always looks its best — a place residents are proud to live.Pay is based on experience — most team members in this role earn between $17–$18.61/hr.This Role Qualifies For The Following Bonus Structure Monthy Renewal Bonus Quarterly Bonus up to $650 – Performance basedWe are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025–2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner, with both Missouri and national recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Additionally, we were recently named a 2026 National Apartment Association Top Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members.How You Will Be SuccessfulKeep all areas of the property clean and attractive, including common areas, walkways, hallways, breezeways, and amenitiesMaintain curb appeal by removing litter, pet waste, weeds, cigarette butts, and performing minor landscaping cleanupAssist maintenance technicians to ensure service requests are completed effectively, promptly, and to residents’ satisfactionReport any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or maintenance needs to managementAssist with preventative maintenance as neededPerform other tasks as assigned by the Property Manager or Maintenance SupervisorServe as an essential team member by assisting with snow removalSupport management in holding landscaping vendors accountable to contract standardsMaintain positive communication with residents and provide excellent customer serviceKeep work areas organized, clean, and safeEmbrace Mills’ Core Values in all areas of responsibility and adhere to company policies and proceduresWhat You NeedHigh school diploma or GED preferredExperience with groundskeeping preferredAbility to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidaysAbility to work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.)Valid driver’s license preferredAdept at building relationships and working in a team environmentProven track record of sharing ideas, providing encouragement, building on others’ ideas, giving due appreciation, and bringing out the best in othersMills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.