Grounds Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Pick up and dispose of all trash
• Remove pet defecation and maintain pet waste stations
• Sweep walkways
• Perform snow removal, where applicable
• Maintain trash rooms/areas for cleanliness and functionality
• Ensure trash chutes are operable and working, unclog as needed
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems, when applicable
• Assist Maintenance and Housekeeping teams in preparing vacant apartment homes
• Trash out vacant units, as needed
• Clean windows, breezeways, all amenities/common areas, model homes and offices, complete building repairs/paint, and replace exterior/ interior light bulbs as needed
• Water plants manually, as needed
• Assist team with distributing resident correspondence and notices while maintaining privacy of confidential and sensitive information
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times
• Utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of daily responsibilities

Qualifications

• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kilograms, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Yardi, HappyCo, and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code/uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportations, at all times
• Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work