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Westdale Properties

Owns and manages homes and commercial properties

Groundskeeper - Porter

Full-Time
$16.50 - $17.65/hr+ Monthly renewal bonuses + 401(k) match
Entry
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Grounds & LandscapingLandscaping & Grounds Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Responsibilities
  • Walk the property grounds and common areas.
  • Pick up trash and debris.
  • Perform minor repair and maintenance duties using tools and cleaning supplies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Community Manager, Service Supervisor, and/or Assistant Community Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is a plus.

About the company

Westdale Properties owns, manages and develops residential and commercial real estate across Canada and the United States for tenants, businesses and property investors. Its Canadian projects include mixed-use developments built with partners, while its US operation runs through Westdale Asset Management. The group combines rental housing with office, retail and industrial space, and its hospitality portfolio includes Toronto restaurants such as The Chase and Kasa Moto. It collects rent from property holdings, while the US unit also earns fees managing buildings for outside owners. The family-owned group traces its operating roots to 1954 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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Founded

1954

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What believers are saying

  • US staff get housing discounts: Westdale employees qualify at managed apartments after meeting residency criteria and signing a lease.
  • Aurora supervisors earn extra: monthly renewal and quarterly performance bonuses supplement the listed $35-$39 hourly base.
  • US investments tap varied capital partners: Westdale sponsors ventures with institutional investors, private equity firms and family offices.

What critics are saying

  • US part-time benefits are narrower: Westdale excludes part-time and temporary employees from vacation and holiday pay.
  • Dallas HR work requires office attendance: the business partner role specifies Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., in person.
  • Aurora supervisors cover off-hours: the listing requires monthly weekends, additional coverage as needed and rotating emergency on-call duty.

What makes Westdale Properties unique

  • Westdale's US unit buys troubled property debt: distressed debt and recapitalization are core investment competencies.
  • Westdale's US accounting group customizes owner reporting: financial and management reports match each property owner's requirements.
  • Westdale's US construction group controls renovations end to end: it scopes and manages demolition, renovation and rehabilitation.

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