Groundskeeper / Cleaner - Indianapolis - Part-time

About the Role:

This position is part-time.

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Groundskeeper / Cleaner to join our team at Granite Management in our Indianapolis market. The purpose of this position is to ensure the cleanliness of both indoor and outdoor spaces within our apartment/commercial complexes. As a Groundskeeper / Cleaner, you will perform various cleaning, painting, and minor repair tasks and duties in both a proficient and efficient manner while representing the organization with humility, integrity, and accountability. This position will serve multiple properties within Granite’s Indianapolis market.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Common Area Cleaning: Regularly clean and maintain all interior and exterior common areas, including hallways, lobbies, recreational spaces, and entryways, ensuring a consistently clean and professional appearance.
• Window Cleaning: Clean windows in common areas to maintain clarity and curb appeal.
• Painting: Perform painting tasks (interior and exterior) in common areas and in units; including, but not limited to: sanding, caulking, puttying, painting, and clean up as needed. Additional duties may include applying stain and/or sealant to interior and exterior wood surfaces.
• Maintenance: Help perform quarterly inspections, including replacing batteries and HVAC furnace filters.
• Special Projects: Execute specialized tasks and repairs as needed; which will also include pressure washing sidewalks, patios, building exteriors, etc.
• Horticultural Care: Apply preventative weed control spray across properties and conduct light tree and hedge trimming to promote plant health and aesthetics.
• Mulching: Install and refresh mulch in flower beds and around trees as part of routine maintenance and seasonal projects.
• Landscaping Projects: Assist with or lead larger landscaping projects, such as planting seasonal flowers, installing new shrubs, or minor irrigation repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure the overall successful operation of the properties.

Experience / Knowledge and Prior Working History:

• Experience with common landscaping equipment, as well as hand and power tools (e.g., string trimmer, hedge trimmer, pressure washer).
• Basic knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures when handling chemicals and performing tasks at height (if applicable).
• Ability to work both independently and with others while managing time effectively to complete scheduled tasks.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, standing for long periods, ascending and descending ladders, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• A valid driver's license. A clean driving record may be required.

Personal Traits and Characteristics:

• Dependable and trustworthy
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable
• Teachable with a desire to improve skills and knowledge base
• Proficient in craft