Grounds/Handyman (Maintenance Technician)

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Grounds Maint)

A Sequoia Management company in Northern Virginia has a position for an on property full-time Maintenance Technician available. One must be able to:

· Work independently and with the directions from Senior Maintenance Tech or Community Manager

· Monitor grounds for overall appearance, trash, downed limbs, storm debris

· Perform basic electrical duties, street light maintenance

· Basic knowledge of gas street light maintenance is helpful

· Perform minor repairs and maintenance such as light bulb change out, gas light mantle changing, power washing, street signs, painting (including stencils for traffic paint), playground repairs

· Basic Landscaping: seeding, weeding, mulching, pruning, grading, watering, treating/spraying vegetation and trees, aerating, thatching (we have a landscaper so this will be minor)

· Check roof gutter guards and clean roof gutters, downspouts, cleanouts, install drain extensions in ground, inspect reports of roof leaks (must be comfortable working on ladder or roof and 2 or 3 story heights)

· Complete other work as assigned by onsite community manager and Senior Maintenance Tech

· Keep maintenance facility maintained, clear of debris and trash accumulation

· Janitorial: Clean street light globes as needed, clean onsite office and bathrooms weekly, empty onsite trash cans

· Safeguard and maintain current inventory of all tools, equipment, and supplies.

· Make recommendations for improving onsite maintenance operations.

· Abide by all work safety standards and requirements

· Maintain and comply with proper maintenance and operation of all pieces of equipment, machinery, tools, vehicles.

· Snow removal or winter maintenance work: plowing, road salting, sidewalk clearing, salting walkways, etc. (we have a snow contractor so this will be as needed)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Able to work in different working environments (heat, cold, rain, wind, snow)

Comfortable working outdoors year round

Use of 30’ or 40’ Ladder

Operate Maintenance Vehicles (pickup trucks)

Operate and Tow Flatbed Trailers

Operate and Maintain Tractor (John Deere)

Operate and Maintain Skid Steer (John Deere)

Operate and Maintain Snow removal Equipment (snowplow, salt spreader, snow blower)

Operate Onsite Power Tools (chainsaw, power drill, trimmers, etc)

Communicate Directly with Residents and Staff and Maintain a Professional Demeanor

Must have clean driving record, and pass background check

Reliable transportation to Site

Salary: $26-$28 per hour, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time (Springfield)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (30 min paid lunch)

occasional overtime required but no on-call hours

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Health/Dental Insurance, LT Disability & Life Insurance