One of the best things about home ownership is having your very own outdoor space to relax in and enjoy a little taste of the great outdoors right outside your door. While having a large yard is a huge asset to your home’s value and your own personal enjoyment, it’s also a lot of work to take care of on a regular basis.
This where professional groundskeepers can step in to handle all the outside chores so that you can enjoy your property to the fullest extent. Here is some information about groundskeepers so that you can find the best one to suit your family’s needs.
What a Groundskeeper Does
Also known as a property caretaker, groundskeepers maintain and improve the outside grounds of a home in a homeowner’s absence or just for regular upkeep. These household professionals may work alone or alongside a team of others to do various jobs around the yard and property.
Here are some of the most common jobs that a groundskeeper can assist you with:
- Mowing the grass
- Removing ice and snow from driveways and sidewalks
- Watering plants
- Planting and maintaining trees and shrubs
- Pulling weeds
- Taking out garbage and recycling
- Pool and hot tub maintenance and cleaning
- Raking leaves
- Patching holes and painting
- Replacing siding
- Light roofing
- Installing doors and windows
- Basic stonework and masonry landscaping
Although most of a groundskeeper’s work is done outside, many groundskeepers can also assist their employers with interior jobs as well. For example, an experienced groundskeeper may also be able to help with minor repairs inside the house, fix issues with motor vehicles, and coordinate services with outside contractors.
Why Hire a Groundskeeper?
There are many reasons to hire a groundskeeper even if you don’t have a huge property with many acres of land. Hiring a groundskeeper will help your yard look more beautiful and be more inviting for you to spend time in. Groundskeepers are experts in outdoor landscaping and maintenance, which means that jobs will get done right the first time without having to muddle through multiple DIY attempts.
Also, hiring this professional will free up your time so that you can spend more of your days at work, with your kids, or pursuing your hobbies. With your home’s exterior (and possibly interior too!) taken care of, your home will be safer to live in and better maintained to keep up your home’s value and make it more attractive to potential buyers in the future too.
Qualities of a Great Groundskeeper
Not everyone is cut out to be an effective groundskeeper, which is why the really great ones stand out when you start the hiring process. Groundskeepers should have extensive handyman/handywoman skills and know how to fix lots of different things around a property.
These professionals are self-motivated and can work alone without extensive oversight from their employers. They are trustworthy around the employer’s possessions, communicate well with employers about the work that needs to be done, and can make helpful suggestions about how to improve the aesthetics and quality of the exterior of a home.
Where to Find the Best Groundskeeper Candidates
Household Staffing International has been successfully pairing highly qualified groundskeepers with individuals and families for decades, and we know what it takes to find a great match. If you are looking for a groundskeeper, we invite you to browse our database of candidates or fill out our client application to tell us more about your needs.
If you think you have what it takes to be a great groundskeeper, we are interested in learning more about your qualifications and experience. Check out our job listings and fill out a job application with us to get started!