What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Technician position at Gillespie Property Management?
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
Salary : $18