Caretaker/Groundskeeper

Position Summary

Yellow Tree Property Management is seeking a dependable and hardworking Caretaker to support overall cleanliness, appearance, and day-to-day upkeep of Rye Apartments.  This position plays an important role in creating a clean, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for residents and guests.  The ideal candidate enjoys staying active, takes pride in their work, and can work independently while managing a variety of cleaning and groundskeeping responsibilities throughout the property.

This is a full-time position with a schedule that varies seasonally.  Candidates should expect to work 5-6 days per week depending on property needs, with weekends required during summer months to support pool operations and increased resident activity.

Essential Functions

Comon Area Cleaning & Property Upkeep

Clean and maintain interior common areas including hallways, lobbies, clubrooms, fitness areas, elevators, restrooms, and amenity spaces

Maintain cleanliness and organization of exterior grounds, sidewalks, parking lots, and trash areas

Ensure the property maintains strong curb appeal and a clean overall appearance

Monitor common areas for cleanliness, safety concerns, or maintenance issues and report concerns to the maintenance team

Groundskeeping & Seasonal Responsibilities

Perform routine groundskeeping duties including trash pickup, sweeping, watering, and seasonal cleanup

Assist with snow removal, salting, and weather-related property upkeep as needed

Support pool area maintenance and cleanliness during summer months

Work weekends during summer months to assist with pool operations and increased property traffic

Apartment Turn Support

Assist with apartment turn cleaning and preparation as needed

Help ensure vacant apartments are move-in ready and presented to company standards

General Property Support

Assist onsite team with additional operational or property related tasks as assigned

Maintain organized cleaning supplies and notify management when inventory needs replenishment

Support a positive resident experience through consistent property presentation and responsiveness

Experience & Skills

Previous caretaker, janitorial, housekeeping, groundskeeping or apartment experience preferred

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Reliable, punctual, and dependable

Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

Flexible schedule with weekend availability required during summer months

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

HSA with company contribution

Company paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Company Holidays (New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)

Professional Development

Cell Phone Reimbursement

20% Rent Discount