What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Grounds Technician position at Gillespie Property Management?
Description
The Grounds Technician is a champion of top-notch customer service for our commercial tenants, as well as exceeding expectations for curb appeal for our properties, performed in a positive and professional manner. This position is the consistent “ownership eyes” for our assets and ensures 5-Star appearance of our properties.
Reports To: Commercial Property Manager (CPM)
Supervises: No direct reports. Works laterally with other employees to ensure necessary tasks are completed.
Compensation: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Gillespie Group requires a background and drug screen as a condition of employment and passing of required physical testing. A valid driving license, vehicle, and current automobile insurance are required. The position requires individuals to furnish their own vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) to fulfill all the job’s functions.
CORE VALUES:
- Positive Team Player
- Creative Solutions Oriented
- Industrious
- Knowledgeable
- Trustworthy
RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS
- WORK WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR CURB APPEAL – “CLEAN and GREEN”
- MAINTAIN 5-STAR SHOWING STANDARDS FOR VACANT SUITES & PROPERTIES
- Clean up of curbs and sidewalks
- Daily trash pick-up
- Sweep or blow out parking lots
- Pull weeds, deadhead, and water flowers
- Maintain rain gardens and/or flowerpots
- Landscape bed(s) clean up in both the spring and fall
- Trim shrubs, as needed and directed
- Lay mulch around the property (seasonally)
- Report any areas where irrigation may not be working properly to CPM
- Salting and snow removal touch-up after the vendor provides service
- Dumpster corral repairs, clean-up of the area
- Remove pet waste, as needed
- Light checks on the property exterior, including tenant signs
- Touch up painting as needed & directed – doors, signs, walls, etc.
- Minor exterior repairs; downspouts are clear and working, splash guards are in place and in good shape, lower siding repairs, etc.
- Report missing shingles, fascia, edging, etc., to CPM
- Enter Work Orders for repairs needed outside of the scope of the Grounds Technician's abilities
- 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 grounds/landscape and maintenance preferred
- Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions, and ensure that detailed instructions are followed
- 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 frequently operate standard tools
- 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, and 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