Lot Attendant / Campus & Estate Groundskeeper

Job Title

Lot Attendant / Estate Groundskeeper (W-2 Payroll Position)

About Us

Stevens Auto Group is a 3rd-generation, family-oriented dealership founded in 1954. Specializing in Ford and Lincoln, Stevens Auto Group is the premier auto dealership in Connecticut. We pride ourselves on offering countless advancement opportunities, awesome benefits, and a workplace built on integrity, teamwork, and family values.

Job Overview

We are seeking a versatile, motivated, and hardworking individual to fill a dual role as a Lot Attendant and Estate Groundskeeper. This is a fully compliant, full-time W-2 payroll position based in Connecticut. You will split your time between keeping our dealership lot immaculate and maintaining our premium residential estate property.

Career Advancement Opportunity

For the right candidate, this position offers a unique long-term career path. Following a successful 6-month trial period, the employer is willing to sponsor and pay for trade school tuition, technical coursework, and state licensing exam fees to help the employee transition into advanced, higher-paying technical trades (such as Electrical, HVAC, or advanced masonry) to service our growing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Groundskeeper & Maintenance Duties

• Yard Maintenance: Regular mowing, string trimming, edging, blowing walkways, and seasonal leaf removal.
• Garden Care & Landscaping: Weeding garden beds, spreading mulch, planting, and trimming shrubs.
• Exterior & Property Cleaning: Power washing patios, decks, and exterior home surfaces; washing exterior windows and outdoor furniture.
• Property Touch-Ups: Minor interior and exterior touch-up painting, clearing gutters, and organizing workshop/garage spaces.
• Specialty Projects (Bonus Eligible): Minor masonry work (stone repairs, paver setting), light carpentry, and advanced property improvements depending on your skill sets.

Dealership Lot Attendant Duties

• Keep vehicle parking lots neat, orderly, and visually appealing.
• Move vehicles safely to maintain the smooth flow of traffic as directed.
• Park service vehicles, loaner cars, and customer drop-offs in designated areas.
• Drive vehicles to and from the service lane, service stalls, and parking lots as necessary.
• Make and organize key tags for new and arriving vehicles.
• Clean and maintain the dealership service lane, driveways, and sidewalks, removing trash and debris immediately.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Attitude & Professionalism: A positive attitude, good work ethic, well-groomed appearance, and strong communication skills.
• Driving Skills: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Must be able to drive both automatic and manual (stick-shift) transmissions.
• Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors and remain physically active in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ambition: Strong desire to learn a technical trade (Electrical, HVAC, or advanced masonry) and attend professional training.
• Compliance & Safety: Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any accidents to a manager. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to complete Form I-9 and a comprehensive background check.

Schedule & Compensation

• Job Type: Full-time (Standard 40-hour work week).
• Base Wage Range: $16.94 – $19.23 per hour (Equivalent to a baseline of $35,235 – $40,000 annually).
• Project Bonuses: Generous, pre-negotiated project bonuses paid out for advanced specialty work (e.g., masonry projects, carpentry, or complex property repairs) performed outside standard daily duties.
• Pay Frequency: Paid weekly via W-2 direct deposit in compliance with Connecticut labor laws.
• Overtime: Paid at 1.5x the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.

Awesome Benefits Package

• Trade School & Licensing Tuition: Full financial sponsorship for approved trade school coursework, technical schooling, and state licensing exam fees after a successful 6-month trial period.
• Insurance Coverage: Fully covered under ⁠Connecticut Workers' Compensation Insurance and state-mandated disability insurance.
• Paid Leave: Full participation and accrual in the ⁠CT Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.
• Standard Company Benefits Package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person