The Neiders Company

Who we are:

Since 1989, The Neiders Company, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, has been transforming communities and elevating the apartment living experience. With over 85 properties across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest, we combine strategic vision with hands-on excellence. Our team thrives on accountability, legendary service, and creating spaces where residents feel truly at home.

Job Summary:

Do you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and seeing the results of your hard work? The Neiders Company is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Groundskeeper to help keep our apartment communities looking their best!

In this hands-on role, you'll help maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of walkways, parking areas, common areas, and shared outdoor spaces, creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment residents are proud to call home. You'll support one or more apartment communities, work closely with our onsite teams, and assist with general property upkeep and basic maintenance tasks as needed.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy staying active, and like making a visible difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Work Schedule:

This position is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Occasional schedule flexibility may be required based on business needs.

Essential Functions (including but are not limited to):

• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall curb appeal of exterior grounds and common areas.
• Perform routine property upkeep duties, including sweeping, blowing debris from walkways and parking areas, removing cobwebs, and general exterior cleanup.
• Remove litter, debris, pet waste, and other hazards from walkways, parking lots, entryways, and shared outdoor spaces.
• Maintain trash and dumpster areas, ensuring surrounding areas remain clean and orderly.
• Keep outdoor common areas, sidewalks, stairwells, breezeways, and building entrances clean and presentable.
• Regularly inspect property grounds and promptly report safety hazards, property damage, lighting concerns, or other maintenance needs.
• Assist with basic property improvement projects, including curb painting, parking space striping, and other minor painting tasks as assigned.
• Support the Maintenance team with basic tasks such as interior trim painting, appliance installation assistance, unclogging toilets, and changing resident door locks, with appropriate training.
• Safely operate, clean, maintain, and properly store tools and equipment used for property upkeep.
• Follow company safety procedures and use tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies according to established guidelines.
• Work closely with the Community Manager and Maintenance team to address property needs and maintain the overall appearance of assigned apartment communities.
• Provide friendly and professional service when interacting with residents, prospective residents, vendors, and team members.
• Travel between assigned apartment communities as needed to complete daily responsibilities.
• Complete assigned duties efficiently and within established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support property operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in property upkeep, janitorial services, general maintenance, or a similar hands-on role preferred.
• Experience working in multifamily housing, apartment communities, or other residential property environments preferred.
• Basic knowledge of property cleaning, exterior upkeep, and general maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment, including safe operation and proper use.
• Willingness to learn basic apartment maintenance tasks and assist the Maintenance team as needed.
• Ability to identify and promptly report maintenance needs, safety hazards, or property concerns.
• Strong attention to detail with pride in maintaining clean, safe, and attractive apartment communities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to manage daily responsibilities independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced property environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from work is required. For positions supporting multiple apartment communities, a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation between assigned properties are also required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday while performing property upkeep and cleaning duties.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, twist, and perform repetitive movements while completing cleaning and basic maintenance tasks.
• Regularly push and pull equipment, tools, trash containers, and other materials required to perform assigned duties.
• Lift, carry, move, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Safely navigate stairs, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, slopes, and uneven or potentially wet surfaces.
• Use hands and arms to grasp, grip, handle, operate, and control hand tools, cleaning equipment, and basic maintenance tools.
• Perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder movements associated with sweeping, cleaning, painting, lifting, and other property upkeep activities.
• Maintain sufficient balance, coordination, and mobility to safely perform assigned duties and operate required equipment.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, direct sunlight, dust, dirt, and other outdoor elements.
• Perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods while maintaining safe work practices and following established safety procedures.
• Move throughout interior and exterior areas of assigned properties to complete daily responsibilities.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible after 60 days) 
• Employer-paid HealthiestYou virtual healthcare benefit, including 24/7 virtual care, mental health support, dermatology, expert medical services, digital physical therapy, and more. 
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, and counseling services) 
• 401(k) plan (after 90 days) 
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability options 
• 15 PTO days, 8 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday  
• Wellness program and e-learning platform for ongoing development 

The Neiders Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB CODE: 1000650