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Groundskeeper - University Village

American Campus Communities

Salary undisclosed

University Village - Tallahassee, FLFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

As a Groundskeeper, you’ll play a critical part in maintaining an ACC student housing community. In this role, you will maintain buildings and grounds, including common areas and amenities, to enhance and maintain the property’s curb appeal. At ACC, there are always opportunities to gain new certifications, and grow in your career – whether it is by supporting nearby properties or on the job training.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Clean the interior and exterior of the property to standard.
  • Property groundskeeping, including trash collection.
  • Vacuuming, mopping and/or shampooing floors in resident rooms and common areas; stocking bathrooms
  • Assist the service team with work orders, moving furniture, and unloading and storing supplies. 
  • Support the service team with apartment make-ready duties, including trash outs, cleaning, and painting. 
  • Assist in property turnover process.
  • Support the service team with pool maintenance (if applicable) and pressure washing.
  • Safely operate all facility equipment, adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
  • Assist in maintaining clean and orderly shops, storage areas, and back-of house environments, ensuring all tools and supplies are organized.
  • Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Groundskeeper role is a reliable and detail-oriented individual with experience in or willingness to learn general labor and property (apartment) maintenance. This role supports the cleanliness and upkeep of both interior and exterior areas of the property.

Candidates should be able to follow multi-step instructions, work safely, and contribute to maintaining a well-presented environment. Prior experience with facilities maintenance is helpful but not required, as training is provided to support success in the role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Our people are devoted to a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality in the workplace and our communities.  We are committed to intentionally executing an evolving set of goals specific to inclusion, diversity, and accountability, driven by empathetic leadership and embraced by all.
  • The core of American Campus culture involves everyone being fully invested in everything that we do down to picking up the smallest piece of trash. No matter their position or duration at any given property, everyone picks up trash because we take pride in our community.
  • Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions.
  • Certain activities involved in this position may be photographed and/or video and audio recorded for quality control and/or training purposes. Compliance with the Photo, Video and Voice Recording Policy is a condition of employment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The ability to drive a golf cart and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 
  • Knowledge of general labor, housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, including understanding and following MSDS rules for handling and use of any chemicals.
  • The ability to understand and carry out written or verbal multi-step instructions.

Benefits

  • Benefits:
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401(k) with Employer Matching
    • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Life Insurance
    • Sick Leave
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave
    • Paid Paternity Leave
    • Health Insurance
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching
    • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  •  Perks:
    • Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies
    • CoreGiving Volunteer Days
    • Referral Program
    • Charity Matching Program

Benefits

  • Benefits:Dental Vision 401(k) with Employer Matching Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Paid Time Off Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave Paid Paternity Leave Health Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Perks:Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies CoreGiving Volunteer Days Referral Program Charity Matching Program

About this role

American Campus Communities is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain University Village, a student housing community in Tallahassee. You'll be responsible for keeping both interior and exterior spaces clean and well-maintained, from common areas and resident rooms to grounds and amenities. The work spans trash collection, floor care, bathroom stocking, furniture moving, apartment turnover support, and equipment operation—essentially ensuring the property looks its best and functions smoothly. You'll work closely with the service team on work orders and make-ready duties, and may assist with pool maintenance and pressure washing depending on property needs.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and reliable, with a willingness to learn general labor and maintenance tasks. Prior facilities experience is helpful but not required; ACC provides training. You'll need to safely lift up to 50 pounds, drive a golf cart, follow multi-step instructions, and understand safety protocols and chemical handling guidelines. This is a full-time, in-office role where you'll represent American Campus to residents and visitors.

ACC emphasizes career growth and offers opportunities for certifications and advancement within the company. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and perks like volunteer days and a referral program.

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