# Groundskeeper at Hawthorne Residential Partners Groundskeeper at Hawthorne Residential Partners in Liam at Hays Farm - 401 Haysland Rd SW - Huntsville, AL - 35802. Posted September 4, 2026. - Company: Hawthorne Residential Partners - Location: Liam at Hays Farm - 401 Haysland Rd SW - Huntsville, AL - 35802 - Posted: 2026-09-04 - Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hrpliving/jobs/4382508009 - Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/groundskeeper-hawthorne-residential-partners-2sr9gk ## Requirements - High School or GED equivalent ## Description **Groundskeeper **    At **Hawthorne Residential Partners**, we’re looking for dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in creating clean, well-maintained, and welcoming communities.     We offer more than just a job, we offer a path to grow your skills, learn new trades, and build a career. You’ll work alongside a team who will support you, challenge you, and cheer you on every step of the way.      **Join a company **where **your work matters** and **your future is full of opportunity**!     **Groundskeeper | Job Overview**  Groundskeepers play a vital role in creating an exceptional apartment community. As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the community’s exterior spaces. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.  **Groundskeeper | Education, Experience, and License Qualifications **    Education:    - High School or GED equivalent   Experience:    - Understanding and knowledge of yardwork and general facility maintenance     - One year of maintenance, repair, or HVAC experience is preferred but not required   Licenses & Certifications:    - Valid Driver's License      **Groundskeeper | Job Functions**  **Ground Responsibilities**  - Conduct thorough cleaning and pick-up of debris or trash throughout exterior areas of the property.  - Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, breezeways, parking lots, green spaces, and community signage areas.  - Ensure community trash receptacles, compactor areas, and pet stations are well-maintained and free of debris or large items around the perimeter.  - Assist with light landscaping tasks including raking, weeding, trimming, and watering as directed by the maintenance team.  - Maintain cleanliness and presentation of pool deck areas, courtyards, grilling stations, benches, and outdoor amenities.  **Community Appearance Support**  - Assist the maintenance team with light painting of curbs, signposts, and exterior touch-ups as needed.  - Conduct light checks around the property and replace breezeway or exterior bulbs as needed.  - Help maintain shop and storage areas in a clean and organized manner to support quick inventory assessment.  - Assist with preparation of vacant, unoccupied apartments with light cleaning or removal of debris as requested    **Additional Responsibilities**  - Assist the team with the distribution of communications to residents’ doors.  - Assist the maintenance team with seasonal tasks including storm/snow preparation or cleanup.  - Promote good professional relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff. Through the LIVE IT culture, always display a friendly and courteous attitude toward prospects, residents, vendors, and other employees. Always maintain professionalism.  **What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?**   - **Positive Attitude: **Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.   - **Willingness to Learn: **Eager to grow skills with hands-on training.   - **People Service & Customer-Focused: **Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection.   - **Reliable: **A dependable presence for the community and team.   **Work Schedule & Availability**   Groundskeepers work Monday through Friday, with standard office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role may also require participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and occasional support for resident events, as needed.   **Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package |** **Compensation and Benefits **   Groundskeeper – Specific Benefits: Groundskeepers are eligible for a monthly renewal bonus program in addition to their hourly compensation.    Professional Benefits: *Groundskeeper Today – Maintenance Technician I Tomorrow!*    Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.     Personal Benefits   - Free Dental Insurance    - Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage    - Health and Wellness Incentives    - 401k Retirement Match Program    - Paid time off including your birthday!   - Paid sick time off   - Pet Insurance Plans    - Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options    - Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365    - Company Paid Life Insurance    - Retirement Planning       *Hawthorne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*   Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.