Groundskeeper/Make Ready Technician

Fortis Property Management 

Job Title: Groundskeeper/Make Ready Technician

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly)

Property Location: The Lory of Panama City

Property Type: Conventional

Position Overview:

The Groundskeeper enhances our apartment community’s curb appeal by ensuring all outdoor spaces and amenity areas remain clean, welcoming, and beautifully maintained. 

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking individual who is eager to learn and ready to assist with groundskeeping, apartment turns, basic maintenance, and general property upkeep. While prior maintenance experience is a plus, it is not required—we are happy to train the right person.

Why Join Fortis Property Management?

At Fortis, our success is built entirely on the talent and dedication of people like you. We pride ourselves on cultivating a team of thoughtful, innovative, and driven professionals. To reward your hard work, we offer a highly competitive commission and bonus structure. We are deeply committed to your professional growth, actively promoting from within because we believe the leaders of tomorrow are working with us today.

Job Description/Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned grounds and maintenance tasks in an organized and timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain the grounds daily to ensure clean common areas noting needed repairs.
• Recommend necessary tools, parts, and supplies to the Maintenance Supervisor to support daily operations.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor by identifying equipment needs and recommending cost-effective supply purchases.
• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion.
• Participate in the development and implementation of an ongoing property maintenance and improvement plan.
• Assist in producing 5 day turns on vacant units.
• Perform trash-outs on vacant units.
• Knowledge of all utility cut offs.
• Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities.
• Provide superior customer service
• Other duties as delegated

Administration

• Maintain a professional image and attitude
• Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Fair Housing policies and procedures 
• ADA policies and procedures 

Supervision Received: The Groundskeeper will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager. 

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent 
• Valid Driver's License Required

Experience

• Prior groundskeeping experience preferred.
• General maintenance skills are a plus
• CPO license would be a plus

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility per company policy)
• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing organization

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.