Mobile Support - Groundskeeper & General Laborer

About the role

The role of Groundskeeper & General Labor Position requires a strong sense of urgency and a commitment to excellence for the care of the fine details. This role is vital to the company's success and involves working for three divisions of Greystone Properties.

Responsibilities

• Multifamily & Commercial Building Maintenance
• Removal of trash and other debris on the grounds.
• Cut grass on properties as directed by the Commercial Division and/or the Managing Member of Greystone Properties.
• Trim low-lying tree limbs as needed.
• Tree limbs should not be against buildings.
• Load and unload pressure washer and landscaping tools to and from various properties.
• Maintain the buildings and property using the pressure washer to clean sidewalks, curbs, entrances, and parking areas as needed.
• Remove spider webs, wasp nests, dirt dubber nests and bird nests.
• Clean dumpster areas and haul any furniture to the landfill for disposal.
• Trim bushes and pull weeds only as directed.
• Properties maintain a landscaping service contract on all commercial properties except 7206 Schomburg Road.
• Put out fertilizer and weed killer as directed.
• Maintain the pond at 6001 River Road by checking water flow and cleaning leaves from baskets and/or drains.
• Maintain all lawn equipment as capable. Take equipment for repair when expert maintenance is needed.
• Assist in maintenance of the buildings as needed when two or more people are needed to complete a maintenance repair, the maintenance technician is out or on vacation and/or when two or more people are needed to do a maintenance job. These duties include but are not limited to plumbing repairs such as unstopping commodes, repair or replace toilets, sinks, minor electrical repairs, replace lights and/or light bulbs, and other general work orders including carpentry.
• Multifamily & Commercial Technical Building Maintenance Assistance
• Perform technical repairs to electrical. Replace electrical outlets, light bulbs, ballasts, or light switches.
• Perform technical repairs to office refrigerators.
• Perform technical repairs to HVAC system when qualified and replace filters.
• Replace ceiling tiles.
• Perform technical repairs to locks and hardware.
• Perform light carpentry repairs.
• Perform turn maintenance for vacant off ices. Examples include caulking, checking all appliances and plumbing, rekeying locks, etc.
• Perform general maintenance duties on commercial properties. Examples: Secure fences, repair wallpaper, repair sheet rock.
• Emergency Grounds Maintenance
• Respond to emergency calls by Director or Assistant Manager for storm damage for the commercial offices. Examples: Tree falls and blocks driveway.
• Preventative Maintenance
• Monitor exterior of buildings for issues with roof, siding, shutters, screens, gutters, etc.
• Monitor buildings for water leaks (sprinkler systems) or major leaks.
• Light carpentry such as light shutter work.
• Pressure wash buildings and sidewalks.
• Corporate Housing Division
• Install televisions and transport to and from corporate apartments.
• Take supplies to and from corporate apartments.
• Install washers and dryers.
• Hang pictures.
• Affix drip pans, check blinds, make keys, caulk showers, etc.
• Pick up and load supplies for corporate apartments.
• Physical Essential Job Functions
• Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses, required for 100% of the job functions.
• Stand for several consecutive hours.
• Walk for several consecutive hours.
• Climb up and down stairs with ease several times each day.
• Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, including ability to lift this weight overhead.
• Lift up to 50 pounds to approximately waist level.
• Carry up to 50 pounds without rest for a short distance.
• Push/pull up to 100 pounds without rest for a short distance.
• Repetitive use of the fingers, hands, wrists and arms.
• Repetitive use of the feet, ankles, knees and legs.
• Repetitive bending, turning, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching out, reaching up, grasping and pinching.
• Attendance-Based Essential Job Functions
• Based on the community staffing limitations, it is essential that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, work extra hours when requested in order to complete job functions and serve the needs of the residents and tenants.
• Conflicts with additional employment or education classes cannot take priority over required work hours with Greystone.
• Position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.
• Quality Standards
• The Groundskeeper/General Laborer must demonstrate a commitment to anticipate and exceed the expectations of our residents, tenants, customers, co-workers and leadership.
• The employee will be proactive in seeking ways to fulfill this quality expectation.
• Service requests are expected to be completed accurately, efficiently and on the first attempt.

Qualifications

Valid driver's license required
Reliable daily transportation required. Transportation must remain at the same location as employee all day every day
Valid vehicle insurance required
Possesses own tools in order to perform technical maintenance tasks. (Specific list provided upon request)

Skills

• Extensive skills dealing with the repair of plumbing, appliances, electrical systems as well as other general type repairs (repairing screens, locks, etc.)
• Ability to communicate using the English language
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Team oriented with ability to work independently
• Emotional stability, and personal maturity
• Common sense understanding and good judgment
• Ability to follow instructions

Benefits

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