Job Description

At High Associates, we do more than manage properties — we create environments where businesses and communities thrive.

As one of the twelve business lines within High Companies, we’ve been developing, leasing, and managing commercial and industrial real estate since 1980. Our success is built on a foundation of trustworthy relationships, innovative leadership, and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.

From our focus on environmental stewardship to our culture of service, we’re dedicated to creating long-term value for our clients, tenants, and neighbors that extends far beyond the buildings we manage.

Looking for a career where you can make an impact and grow with purpose? Join High Associates, where business meets opportunity.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Grounds Maintenance Manager of High Associates Ltd. is responsible for the supervision and upkeep of all industrial and commercial properties owned by High Properties and related partnerships and assigned to this division.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIRED:
5+ years experience managing and/or leading teams.

DIMENSIONS (SALES VOLUME, TOTAL EMPLOYEES REPORTING, PAYROLL, ETC.):
Directly responsible for the supervision of 4 to 8 full-time employees and indirectly supervise 15-25 full-time and temporary employees. Total number of units and properties approximately 100 to 150 encompassing in excess of 800 acres of developed land.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The incumbent is appointed by and accountable to the Director of Facilities and Property Services with the consent and approval of the Senior Vice President. Downward reporting relationships, the incumbent directly oversees the positions of Operations Supervisor, Fleet Mechanic, Training & Safety Coordinator, and Enhancement Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Fundamental job requirements which an individual must be able to perform in order to accomplish the basic duties of the job.

• Supervise and direct training and education programs to better develop maintenance skills of the team.
• Ensure that corporate safety policies and programs are communicated to and adhered by all employees within the group. Review JSA’s annually, Drive to Zero information turned in monthly, and complete all action plans in accordance with annual Safety Audit.
• Maintain work force at adequate staffing levels.
• Perform onsite inspections of properties and with the recommendation of the Operations Manager determine when sub-contractors or company work force must be utilized.
• Ensure that safety policies are adhered too by both employees and third party contractors.
• Approve all invoicing, timesheets, landscape and snow contracts, and all other associated paperwork for daily, weekly, and annual operations.
• Make recommendations and prepare for management approval, all operating budget and Capital expenditure requirements for the department and is accountable for operating within the approved budget.
• Manage and maintain, with Director and Operations Supervisor, all landscape maintenance and snow removal pricing and contracts for all associated High and third-party properties.
• Coordinate snow removal activities by determining subcontractors annually and setting routes.
• Create and maintain, for the Asset team, an annual Beautification List for landscape projects.
• Supervise, the Fleet Lead Mechanic, to ensure maintenance and service of all vehicles and equipment will be in safe, good working, and attractive condition.
• Process all work requests and make assignments to accomplish objectives.
• Work with subordinates towards achieving company and corporate goals, make recommendations for wage increase for subordinates and conduct employee 1-1’s and annual evaluations.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties performed that are not critical to the successful completion of the essential job functions.

• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and learn about procedures and technical aspects of the position or tasks.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Attend required training/educational courses as specified by supervisor and company.
• Have the ability to look beyond your written job parameters for department and company benefit. "Think outside the box".