Join Our Exceptional Maintenance Team at River Mews Apartments – Newport News, VA! A community built, owned, and managed by Palms Associates, LLC. Today we seek a Groundskeeper for our vibrant community of 645 apartments and townhomes, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. As our Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our community in top shape—clean, safe, and welcoming. What We Are Looking For: Basic Maintenance Aptitude – Can handle light landscaping, small repairs, or assist with cleanup and setups. Team Player & Communication – Works well with maintenance and leasing teams. Attention to Detail – Keeps all areas (grounds, walkways) clean and safe. Reliability & Work Ethic – Shows up consistently and on time. Technology & Communication Skills: Basic computer skills required, including MS Office 365 and mobile device use. Strong English communication (verbal and written) required. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply! What You’ll Do: As our Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our community in top shape—clean, safe, and welcoming. Responsibilities include: • Daily trash pickup and property cleanliness • Maintaining pool, laundry, mail, and recreational areas • Keeping sidewalks, walkways, and parking areas free of debris • Cleaning and raking shrub areas; removing mud or snow as needed • Planting flowers and shrubs per direction of the Maintenance Supervisor • Assisting with fencing repairs, cleanup, and other physical tasks • Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns promptly • Assisting the Maintenance team as needed At Palms, we offer excellent benefits, including: • Excellent PTO, wellness day off, additional floating holiday, and community service day off • 401k with 4% match, plus historically 6.25% profit sharing (100% vested) • Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities • Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability) • $1,000 EE only / $1,500 EE+ child/family contribution to HSA • 20% Apartment discount • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • $1,000 Employee Referral Program • Professional Development Assistance • On Call Pay $150 per week anytime you're on call • In-House HVAC 608 Certification Training • Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast! If you’re a natural leader who takes pride in keeping a community running at its best, we want to hear from you! This isn’t just another maintenance job — it’s a career with a company built to last. You can be confident your application will be carefully reviewed and given the attention it deserves! Come see what makes Palms different! APPLY TODAY!