Job Overview:
The Grounds Maintenance Technician performs necessary grounds upkeep to ensure proper grounds maintenance throughout the JL Properties Portfolio. He/She is to utilize skills normally associated with the grounds and related property and facility maintenance trades, to ensure the proper maintenance, upkeep and repair of Fairbanks grounds assets. Work requires performing duties independently with the responsibility for adapting tools and materials to assigned projects and applying discretion in determining proper work methods and procedures or in analyzing preventative maintenance needs. He/She responds to maintenance, upkeep and repair needs, as required by department procedures. He/She is to conduct business in a manner that attracts and retains residents by performing the following duties and all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:
- Complete tasks using the standard methods, materials, tools, equipment and practices of the grounds, landscaping and facilities maintenance trades.

- Adhere to the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in grounds, landscaping and facilities maintenance work.

-Perform maintenance on the exterior of buildings, and common areas in a safe, attractive condition. Routinely, by season:

-Spring, summer and fall: mow, rake, edge, trim, compile and dispose of material (grass clippings, branches, shrubs, pet waste, etc.), apply lime, fertilizer, water, etc. Pressure washes buildings, decks, sidewalks, driveways and garages, as needed.

-Fall, winter, spring: shovels snow, breaks down ice patches, and applies ice melt or sand aggregate; compiling and disposing of pet waste, as needed.

-Perform installation, upkeep or maintenance on exterior plant material including but not limited to grass, trees, shrubs, plantings and flowers. Includes removal of weeds from shrubbery beds and dead plant material.

-Perform upkeep on the following areas to keep them safe, presentable and free of litter and debris: dumpster areas, recreation areas, in front of the office, walkways to, from and in-between buildings.

-Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris and pet waste.

-Greet and interact with residents in a professional, courteous and helpful manner, and while on duty.

-Inspect the exterior of units and grounds throughout the property to determine damages and the specific Maintenance needs.

-Occasionally assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas, residential units and in other work areas.

-Occasionally distribute resident communications when requested.

-Responsible for reporting units that are seen as presenting any health, fire or safety concerns.

-Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment utilized, when appropriate and available, manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals.

-Maintain safe, organized, clean work areas and work vehicles.

-Participate in work-safety programs.

-Work as team player and when requested assist job duties in areas other than repair, maintenance, change of occupancy maintenance, janitorial, custodial, grounds, etc.

-Responsible for meeting work order completion deadlines.

-Perform other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor and/or Management.

If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy working outdoors, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a grounds maintenance tech and help us create beautiful outdoor spaces for our community.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairbanks, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person