Title: Groundskeeper
Elliston, VA, US, 24087
For more than thirty years, Inspire Communities and its predecessor companies have developed, acquired, and managed manufactured housing communities nationwide. Today we are one of the country’s largest owners and operators of manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resorts. We create vibrant, affordable communities for working families and retirees and attractive vacation destinations for seasonal travelers. With financial sponsorship from one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, we bring institutional discipline to our entrepreneurial roots and are positioned for continued significant growth.
Why Choose Inspire Communities?
At Inspire Communities, we empower our employees to grow, succeed, and make a difference—both in our communities and in their careers. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work is valued, apply today!
Job Summary:
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall exterior appearance, cleanliness, and curb appeal of the community. This position focuses on landscaping, grounds maintenance, trash removal, and common area upkeep to ensure the community meets Inspire Communities’ standards for cleanliness, safety, and presentation.
The Groundskeeper works collaboratively with the Community Manager and Maintenance Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment for residents and guests.
What You'll Do
- Pick up trash and debris throughout the community daily.
- Maintain community cleanliness including streets, common areas, vacant sites, and amenities.
- Mow grass, edge sidewalks and driveways, trim shrubs, and maintain landscaping beds.
- Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and seasonal landscaping.
- Remove leaves, branches, and storm debris as needed.
- Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including snow removal, salting sidewalks, and winterizing exterior areas as applicable.
- Power wash sidewalks, community buildings, and common areas as needed.
- Maintain irrigation systems including monitoring timers and reporting issues.
- Assist with maintaining streetlights and exterior lighting by reporting outages or replacing bulbs as directed.
- Paint curbs and exterior common elements as assigned.
- Maintain community guidelines by reporting exterior appearance violations to the Community Manager.
- Clean and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
- Support community events by assisting with setup and breakdown of outdoor areas.
- Assist Maintenance Technician with exterior-related projects as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions for extended periods.
- Basic knowledge of landscaping, lawn care equipment, and exterior property maintenance.
- Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high community standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be courteous, pleasant, and cooperative with co-workers, residents, and the public.
- Must possess a current, valid driver’s license from the state where the community is located.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, stooping, and prolonged standing.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Six months to one year of landscaping, groundskeeping, or property maintenance experience preferred.
- Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
What We Offer
At Inspire Communities, we value our employees just as much as we value our residents. We offer the following benefits to our full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plans so you can choose the coverage that best suits the needs of you and your family
- Financial Wellness & Savings: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts, (FSA) and other options to help manage expenses with eligible plans
- Retirement savings program with a company match
- Competitive time off, including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more
- Work-Life Balance Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeBalance discounts, and other wellness resources
- Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs
Inspire Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to recruit, examine, hire, train, promote, discipline, or discharge, as well as every aspect of personnel policies, work assignments, work environment, and other benefit and privileges of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs and free from illegal discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected under federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email careers@inspirecommunities.com with your request.
Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
