Job Description

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.