Groundskeeper - West Lafayette

About Granite Management, LLC

Granite Management, LLC is dedicated to high-road, above-and-beyond, leading-edge property management of student housing. Granite believes in comprehensive, results oriented property management. Granite realizes that focusing on the development of our people will ensure sustainable and superior service.

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to join our team at Granite Management in our West Lafayette, IN market. The purpose of this position is to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of both indoor and outdoor spaces within our apartment/commercial complexes. The Groundskeeper will perform assigned various cleaning, painting, and minor repair tasks and duties in both a proficient and efficient manner while representing the organization with humility, integrity and accountability.

This position will serve multiple properties within our West Lafayette/Lafayette market.

• Common Area Cleaning:
  Regularly clean and maintain all interior and exterior common areas, including hallways, lobbies, recreational spaces, and entryways, ensuring a consistently clean and professional appearance.
• Window Cleaning:
  Clean windows in common areas to maintain clarity and curb appeal.
• Painting:
  Perform painting tasks (interior and exterior) at common areas and in units including, but not limited to, sanding, caulking, puttying, painting, and clean up as needed. Additional duties may include applying stain and/or sealant to interior and exterior wood surfaces.
• Special Projects:
  Execute specialized maintenance tasks and repairs as needed, which will also include pressure washing sidewalks, patios, building exteriors, etc.
• Horticultural Care:
  Apply preventative weed control spray across properties and conduct light tree and hedge trimming to promote plant health and aesthetics.
• Mulching:
  Install and refresh mulch in flower beds and around trees as part of routine maintenance and seasonal projects.
• Landscaping Projects:
  Assist with or lead larger landscaping projects, such as planting seasonal flowers, installing new shrubs, or minor irrigation repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure the overall successful operation of the properties.

• Experience with common landscaping equipment, as well as hand and power tools (e.g., string trimmer, hedge trimmer, pressure washer).
• Basic knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures when handling chemicals and performing tasks at height (if applicable).
• Ability to work both independently and with others while managing time effectively to complete scheduled tasks.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, standing for long periods, ascending and descending ladders, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required.

• Dependable and trustworthy
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable
• Teachable with a desire to improve skills and knowledge base
• Proficient in craft

• Medical insurance and ancillary CAFE plans (dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability) after 60 days of employment.
• Eligible for the company’s 401k plan after 60 days of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) in accordance with company policy
• Paid holidays provided per company policy
• Vehicle provided for commute to and from worksites