Ground Maintenance Staff

Description

Job Overview: For Maintenance Techs, the primary responsibility includes overall grounds, property, and building maintenance of the association. This person will ensure that all support and service is conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of management and the association. This person will make recommendations on repairs, replacement maintenance and implement preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines. This person will be responsible for preventative maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, lead removal, amenity prep including pools, work orders, etc. Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades is suggested. Must be able to operate tools and equipment related to facility maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe and secure environment.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Maintains all fire protection and security systems, to include required maintenance, inspections, and documentation.
• Inspects all emergency equipment to ensure compliance
• Records and completes preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees the construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment
• Ensures highly efficient safety program, with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance. Overall safety program to conform with OSHA standards, applicable building safety manual, and other safety venues as deemed appropriate
• Record and report all unusual and irregular conditions to the Community Manager.
• Maintain cordial, professional manner in dealing with residents, contractors, Management, etc.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies and materials are in functional working condition in a neat and orderly manner.
• All other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance
• Operate equipment such as commercial mowers, tractors, excavators, company vehicles.
• Experience with gas powered blowers, trimmers, chainsaws.
• Removal of trash, debris, and leaves
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
• Take direction and complete assigned work orders.
• Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Small Engine (Landscaping/Mowing/Weed eating/leaf blowing)
•  Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the shop.
• Perform simple repair and maintenance tasks alone as directed.
• Performs grounds maintenance functions (pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning debris)
• Clears ditches, digs holes, waters vegetation, cleans canals, drains, and tree well
• Operates light landscape equipment; maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety
• Complies with all company policies and safety procedures; works effectively in a group; take direction from supervisor and follows instructions; communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers.

Physical Requirements/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.

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business. 
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard. 
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas. 
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates. 
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs. What We Offer:
As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Compensation: $20 per hour Disclaimer: The above information on 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.

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