Grounds Technician

Gillespie Property Management•Lansing, MI

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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

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.

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