Grounds Technician

Description

The Grounds Technician is a champion of top-notch customer service for our community grounds, as well

as the front line in customer care by exceeding expectations in a positive and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS

• Daily trash pick up, or repeatedly as needed, especially the day of mowing and trash removal
• Clean up of curbs and sidewalks
• Sweep parking lots
• Clean out carports
• Complete basic service tasks
• Complete duties associated with apartment preparation for new tenants (such as painting)
• Spray weeds in parking lots, carports, and sidewalks
• Pulling weeds as well as dead head and water flowers
• Bed clean-up in both the spring and fall
• Trim shrubs as needed
• Lay mulch around the property
• Dumpster corral repairs, clean-up of area
• Remove pet waste, if needed
• Maintain rain gardens and/or flower pots
• Light checks on both property interior and exterior
• Coordinate daily activities with the service supervisor
• Routinely wipe down commonly touched surfaces (door handles, elevator buttons, etc.)
• Deep clean hallways, such as fixtures, fans, etc., at least bi-annually or annually as needed
• Clean dryer vents
• Door painting, touch-up trim, touch-up post, etc.
• Salting and snow removal on sidewalks and ADA parking
• Minor exterior repairs, downspouts are clear and working, splash guards are in place and in good shape, lower siding repairs, etc.
• Report missing shingles, facia, edging, etc., to the service supervisor
• Report any areas where irrigation may not be working properly to the service supervisor
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, general education degree, or related Vocational Training and/or equivalent work experience
• Basic knowledge of apartment building systems and maintenance preferred
• Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions and ensure detailed instructions are followed
• General basic knowledge of plumbing, appliances, mechanical, electrical, drywall repair, HVAC systems, and carpentry experience is preferred.
• Ability to display effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills

Minimum Physical Expectations:

• Physical activity that requires the ability to exert 25 to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 lbs. consistently
• Physical activity that, on occasion, requires lifting or moving 100 lbs. or more
• Physical activity that requires the ability to operate standard tools frequently
• Physical activity that sometimes requires travel by car
• Physical activity that requires the ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms
• Physical activity that requires the ability to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face-to-face (in English) for periods of time.

Minimum Environmental Expectations:

• This position will require working indoors as well as outdoors
• This is an In-Person role, and will report to the property for work
• This position could face very stressful situations from time to time