Grounds Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Overview:

Maintaining an attractive, safe and pleasing environment for residents is of the utmost importance in delivering service to the community. The Grounds Maintenance Technician is assigned to specific areas to perform and monitor landscape maintenance. Customer service is primary, and associates must maintain a good relationship with the residents, co-workers and vendors.

Compensation: $23-25/hr

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work from written work orders and verbal instruction without direct supervision
• Interface with homeowners to correct front yard deficiencies
• Interface with landscape contracts to provide direction as required
• Monitor landscape contractor performance; submit reports on contractor performance
• Remove dead trees and plants as needed/approved
• Landscape installation and maintenance including trees, plants, shrubs, lawn, etc.
• Perform tree trimming as required
• Pull weeds and remove trash as needed
• Adjust automatic sprinkler controllers and repair irrigation systems
• Assist other staff members in their areas of responsibility as required
• Perform other tasks as required and directed
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• An ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions.
• Knowledge of the principles of landscaping and the use and maintenance of landscape tools
• Knowledge in irrigation maintenance and repairs
• Familiarity and comfort with the use of power tools including blowers, weed eaters, power washer, chainsaw, sprayer, etc.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in the landscape maintenance field and irrigation management and repair
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English as this position requires interfacing verbally with the public, residents, vendors, peers and supervisors.
• Ability to prepare written reports and complete log sheets.
• Bilingual Spanish helpful.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. May be required to carry heavy equipment or materials up/down slopes and in uneven terrain for an extended distance
• Must be able to move, bend, stoop, and push/pull as appropriate for this physical job
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including walking on slopes or uneven surfaces.
• Work duties may require the ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.

Tools & Equipment Used:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California State Driver's License and state mandated vehicle insurance.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and part time 30+ hours)
• Part time 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision
• 401K match
• Time off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays
• Pet insurance available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal services
• Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
• Domestic partner coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account

About Us:

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

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Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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