Groundskeeper​/Porter; Part-Time Olympia, WA

Groundskeeper / Porter (Part-Time) | Woodland Apartments (Olympia, WA) About American Property Management

Founded in Bellevue, Washington in 1987, American Property Management stands proud as a leader in property management. With over three decades of dedicated service, our expertise shines in the realm of multifamily community management. We currently have 5,500+ units under management and strive to showcase excellence to our internal and external stakeholders.

At APM, our teams leverage modern technology and AI tools to automate routine work, surface insights faster, and free up time for high‑impact, human problem‑solving. Through AI and other technology, we have been able to reduce the times our teams spend in delinquency follow‑up, prospect follow‑up, resident follow‑up and questions, renewal follow‑up, and work order follow‑up and questions. We don’t replace people with technology – we use AI as a smart assistant so our teams can collaborate better, make data‑informed decisions, and focus on the work that matters most.

We are looking for people who are curious and innovative, excited to experiment with new tools, and passionate about using technology to drive our company forward.

• Schedule – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-5pm –
  Flexibility to work additional hours may be required to meet company/project needs.
• On‑Site Requirement: This position requires physical presence at your job location during the scheduled hours. Please note that we are unable to consider current residents of the property for this position.

Must live within 30 miles of the property and have reliable transportation. If relocating, relocation must be completed prior to start date.

• Property Information – The Woodland Apartments, 224‑unit garden style apartment community built in 2012.
• Compensation Package –
  • $20 to $21/hr
  • Bonus Incentives include:
    Monthly Leasing Bonuses!

* The above compensation is a range. Offers are made based on a candidate’s experience and the geographical location of this position.

• Competitive starting wages (listed above).
• A company‑wide commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• A positive work environment where employee’s contributions are valued.
• A fun culture with team‑building activities and events.
• Comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.

• 1+ years’ experience in multifamily or hotel groundskeeping / landscaping preferred within the last 10 years.
• Experience and willingness to work outdoors is required.
• Experience providing great customer service to residents and/or customers is required.
• Experience using power washers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping tools is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintains a positive outlook and embraces a collaborative team approach.
• Shows responsibility and takes pride in their work.
• Fluent in English, with strong reading, speaking, and writing skills.

• Maintaining courteous communication with residents, applicants and vendors.
• Maintaining timecard and reports.
• Maintaining work and storage area in an orderly manner.
• Maintaining dumpster areas and buildings on a daily basis, ensuring curb appeal is maintained to company standards.
• Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of community amenities including the pool, fitness center, pet stations, outdoor cooking areas, and office spaces.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure any contracted landscaping services are performed by vendors up to APM standards.
• Clean and maintain community restrooms daily.
• Maintain the pool and/or spa area by vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning furniture, and performing other related tasks to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Assist with painting, cleaning, and general maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Help to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining grounds and ensure lawns are mowed and trimmed, when needed.
• Maintaining all entries, walks, and driveways by keeping clear of debris.
• Ensure that all equipment is safe to operate and that operators are properly trained.
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