Join Our Team as a Groundskeeper!
Locations: Lawrence & Topeka, KS
Pay: $16–$20/hr. (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time

Westport Properties is hiring a dependable, detail-oriented Groundskeeper to help keep our properties looking their best. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining exterior grounds—lawns, trees, bushes, stairwells, rock beds, and more—and may include light interior work like unit cleanouts.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can work independently, and is open to learning basic maintenance skills. If you’re motivated, reliable, and want to be part of a positive, growth-focused team with great benefits, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply

Apply online today OR stop by one of these locations to apply in person:

• Huntley Ridge – 2908 SW 31^st Ct. Topeka, KS 66614
• Sagebrook Townhomes – 660 Gateway Ct., Lawrence, KS 66049

What You'll Do

• Operate hand tools and power equipment, mowing and weed eating when necessary
• Shoveling and moving landscape rocks to create or repair rock beds
• Exterior repairs to fences or buildings with some painting
• Rebuild retaining walls
• Maintain pools with chemicals and hand cleaning
• Daily pick up of trash, pet feces, leaves, branches, weeds, etc.
• Prevent and eliminate weeds by pulling and/or spraying
• Administer weed killer and fertilizers
• Pressure wash exteriors and stairwells occasionally
• Sweeping and vacuuming stairwells
• Drive to properties as needed to perform the required work
• Work directly with and answer to Maintenance Supervisor (and Property Managers) with constant communication throughout each day working as a team to efficiently keep the curb appeal at its best.
• Looks to provide proactive maintenance instead of reactive maintenance
• Participating as an integral part of the maintenance team in timely snow removal and ice melt application efforts
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and appearance on the job and projecting this professionalism to all team members, residents, owners, vendors and subcontractors

What You'll Need

• Exceptional attention to detail to maximize the curb appeal
• Self-motivation and ability to work autonomously
• Be able to walk outside all day in any weather, including up and down stairs and uneven grounds, bending over often to pick up items on the ground
• Physical strength and stamina
• Ability to lift, push or pull heavy objects up to and over 50 lbs.
• Ability to shovel, dig, rake and other landscape skills
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to drive to properties
• Shovel and/or plow snow
• Willingness to learn and follow direction
• Good communication skills

Benefits

• Core benefits: $650 employer contribution
  • Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off:
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • 7 paid holidays
• Optional coverage: Short-term disability, HSA, FSA, and more!

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (“WPI”) is an owner-operator of self storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of March 2024, WPI has approximately 15.2 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is approaching $3.2 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

Westport Properties, Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will, equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetics. Furthermore, Westport Properties, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age, disability, color, genetics, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in compliance with federal, state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.