Grounds Technician
About The Position
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. This position is Monday - Friday, regularly scheduled 40 hours per week. CORE VALUES: · Positive Team Player · Creative Solution Oriented · Industrious · Knowledgeable · Trustworthy 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 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 service supervisor Routinely wipe down commonly touched surfaces (door handles, elevator buttons, etc) Wipe down common areas, 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 service supervisor Report any areas where irrigation may not be working properly to service supervisor Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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 detailed instructions are followed
- Ability to display effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills
- 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, reach with hands and arms
- Physical activity that requires the ability to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- 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 to fulfill all the job’s functions.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of grounds/landscape and maintenance preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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 service supervisor
- Routinely wipe down commonly touched surfaces (door handles, elevator buttons, etc)
- Wipe down common areas, 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 service supervisor
- Report any areas where irrigation may not be working properly to service supervisor
- Perform all other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
