What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Maintenance position at Kaw Valley Greenhouses?
Work location is 360 Zeandale Rd. Manhattan, KS
Work schedule will most often be between 7am and 3:30pm or 8am and 4:30pm.
August-January some special exceptions will apply to the work schedule such as snow removal work.
February-July we will need someone with extended/flexible availability to work early mornings, evenings or weekends as needed to help take care of emergency or high priority issues during our busy season.
Farm/Headquarters (Manhattan, KS) Responsibilities
Regular Ongoing Duties:
- Mow, weed eat and spray weed killer on the property weekly as needed.
- Assist in clearing snow on main paths and lot. And applying ice melt as needed. (This task might require reporting to work early to complete before other staff arive).
- General building upkeep as needed.
- Up keep/clean breakroom and employee restrooms weekly.
- Stock and replace supplies in the bathroom and breakroom areas.
- Pick up debris and trash that have blown around the property.
- Routine Maintenance
o Regular oil changes on street vehicles.
o Check and maintain golf cart/ buggy batteries.
o Check and maintain tires on golf carts/buggies, vehicles and wagons.
Retail (Busy Season) Responsibilities
(Location in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and Oklahoma travel time is why extended/flexible scheduling will be needed Februrary-July)
- Be available to meet with city inspectors, contractors when needed.
- Assist in preparing for store inspections or build installations.
- Small repairs on retail greenhouses, parking lots or utilities.
- Teach retail staff how to operate utilities when needed such as the use of our solar battery system.
- Mowing, weed eating and tree trimming retail sites when needed.
- Drive emergency supply needs to stores.
- Paint or install signage as needed (such as handicap parking signs).
Required Abilities
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to work on your feet for 8-10 hours.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Preferred Skills
- Construction Experience
- Landscape/Yard Maintenance Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Light Electrical/Plumbing Experience
Position starts at $18/hr
Health and Dental Insurance - 100% of the employee premium is paid by the employer.
Vacation and Sick Pay
401K with company match
Company paid life insurance
Additional optional benefits available