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 two of our apartment communities looking their best! In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain landscaping, walkways, parking areas, and shared outdoor spaces, helping create a clean, welcoming environment residents are proud to call home. You’ll work across two separate property locations, partner with our onsite teams, and play a key role in making a great first impression every day. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a visible difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Work Schedule & Location

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Work Location: This position supports two separate apartment communities and requires travel between both locations during the workday. 

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 groundskeeping duties, including sweeping, blowing, raking, weeding, trimming, and general exterior cleanup.
• Remove litter, debris, pet waste, and other hazards from walkways, parking lots, landscaped areas, entryways, and other exterior spaces.
• Maintain trash and dumpster areas and ensure surrounding areas remain clean and orderly.
• Maintain landscaping and outdoor areas in accordance with company and property standards.
• Regularly inspect the property grounds and promptly report safety hazards, property damage, lighting concerns, irrigation issues, or other maintenance needs.
• Safely operate, clean, maintain, and properly store groundskeeping tools and equipment.
• 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 support the overall appearance of both assigned apartment communities.
• Assist the Maintenance team with basic property upkeep and projects as needed and within the scope of the position.
• Provide friendly and professional service when interacting with residents, prospective residents, vendors, and team members.
• Travel between the two assigned apartment communities as needed to complete groundskeeping responsibilities.
• Complete assigned duties efficiently and within established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support property operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of groundskeeping, landscaping, property maintenance, or similar experience preferred.
• Experience working in a multifamily housing, apartment community, or other residential property environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of groundskeeping practices, landscaping, and exterior property upkeep.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and groundskeeping equipment, including safe operation and proper use.
• 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 property grounds.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain current auto insurance, and have reliable transportation for travel between assigned communities.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday while performing groundskeeping duties across the property.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, twist, and perform repetitive movements while completing groundskeeping and exterior 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, landscaped areas, slopes, and uneven or potentially wet surfaces.
• Use hands and arms to grasp, grip, handle, operate, and control hand tools, power equipment, and groundskeeping equipment.
• Perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder movements associated with sweeping, raking, trimming, blowing, lifting, and other groundskeeping activities.
• Maintain sufficient balance, coordination, and mobility to safely perform groundskeeping 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, pollen, and other outdoor elements.
• Perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods while maintaining safe work practices and following established safety procedures.
• Move throughout all exterior areas of the property and access areas necessary to complete assigned duties.

 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: 1000644