Grounds/Janitorial Service Technician (Piedmont)
About the role
The Grounds/Janitorial Service Technician will be responsible, under the direction of the Service Manager and Property Manager, for the overall cleanliness, appearance and basic maintenance of the apartment complex and all areas related to the day-to-day maintenance operations of the residential community.
Responsibilities
- Clubhouse and common area amenity cleaning/janitorial needs; empty trash daily, sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, cleaning windows, disinfecting restrooms and high touch areas, etc.
- Restocking of products
- Complete grounds work such as: grounds pick up, sweeping, pressure cleaning
- Have knowledge or be willing to learn; electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and painting
- Have knowledge or be willing to learn; repairing and treating structures such as showers, sinks, appliances, doors/cabinets, walls and building exteriors
- Assist maintenance technician and/or maintenance supervisor with make ready units for new move-ins
- Aid in scheduling and completion of preventative maintenance program
- Cookout with special projects as directed
Requirements
- Maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors and fellow employees
- Must have the necessary skills to effectively complete tasks outlined above
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
- Able to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
- Ability to stand and walk around the property for most of the day
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation Required
- Weekend work is required
Benefits
- Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
- Annual Bonus Potential, Renewal and Leasing Commissions
- Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; Comprehensive Parental and Bonding Leave
- Insurance Benefits: Medical and Dental Coverage through Cigna; Vision Coverage through EyeMed; Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
- Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900
- Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
- Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company; employee discount through Intercoastal Mortgage
Van Metre Core Values
- Integrity
- Ownership
- Respect and Dignity
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Teamwork
- Community
- Work/Life Balance
Van Metre Mission Statement
The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.