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: Multifamily Division, Corporate Housing & Commercial Division, and WLB Division.

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 of turn maintenance include caulking, checking all appliances and plumbing, rekeying locks, etc.
• Assist with maintenance on 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.
• 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.
• Aid in the turn of corporate apartments – install 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 schedule and availability.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Qualifications

• Knowledge Requirements
• Read and write the English language.
• Communicate using the English language.
• Skill Requirements
• Extensive skills dealing with the repair of plumbing, appliances, electrical systems as well as other general type repairs (repairing screens, locks, etc.).
• Ability Requirements
• Courteous, professional demeanor with demonstrated desire to serve others.
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Possess and apply attention to detail.
• Team oriented with ability to work independently.
• Work with others in a cooperative and respectful manner, even in the face of adversity.
• Possess and apply emotional stability, and personal maturity.
• Strong sense of urgency to accomplish tasks.
• Possess and apply common sense understanding and good judgment.
• Handle stressful, urgent, diverse situations in a calm and reasonable manner.
• Possess and apply ability to follow instructions.
• Physical Ability Requirements
• Ability to carry dresser, media chest and/or chest of drawers from van to apartment and back with assistance of one person.
• Ability to load pressure washer into van or truck.
• Position Requires
• Driver Skills Required
• Ability to drive Greystone truck pulling Greystone trailer.
• Ability to drive truck pulling Greystone water buffalo for pressure washing as needed.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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