Grounds Technician
Description

 

The Grounds Technician is a champion of top-notch customer service for our community grounds, as well as the front line in customer care by exceeding expectations in a positive and professional manner.

Gillespie Group requires a background and drug screen as a condition of employment and passing of required physical testing. A valid driving license, vehicle, and current automobile insurance are required.  The position requires individuals to furnish their own vehicle to fulfill all the job’s functions.

CORE VALUES:

  • Positive Team Player
  • Creative Solution Oriented
  • Industrious
  • Knowledgeable
  • Trustworthy

RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS

  • Daily trash pick up, or repeatedly as needed; especially the day of mowing and trash      removal
  • Clean up of curbs and sidewalks
  • Sweep parking lots
  • Clean out carports
  • Complete basic service tasks
  • Complete duties associated with apartment preparation for new tenants (such as painting)
  • Spray weeds in parking lots, carports and sidewalks
  • Pulling weeds as well as dead head and water flowers
  • Bed clean up in both the spring and fall
  • Trim shrubs, as needed
  • Lay mulch around the property
  • Dumpster corral repairs, clean-up of area
  • Remove pet waste, if needed
  • Maintain rain gardens and/or flower pots
  • Light checks on both property interior and exterior
  • Coordinate daily activities with service supervisor
  • Routinely wipe down commonly touched surfaces (door handles, elevator buttons, etc)
  • Deep clean hallways, such as fixtures, fans, etc., at least bi-annually or annually      as needed
  • Clean dryer vents
  • Door painting, touch up trim, touch up post, etc.
  • Salting and snow removal on sidewalks and ADA parking
  • Minor exterior repairs, downspouts are clear and working, splash guards are in place and      in good shape, lower siding repairs, etc.
  • Report missing shingles, facia, edging, etc. to service supervisor
  • Report any areas where irrigation may not be working properly to service supervisor
  • Perform all other duties as assigned



Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS 

  • High school diploma, general education degree, or related Vocational Training and/or  equivalent work experience
  • Basic knowledge of apartment building systems and maintenance preferred
  • Ability  to receive and follow detailed instructions and ensure detailed instructions are followed
  • General basic knowledge of plumbing, appliances, mechanical, electrical, drywall repair, HVAC systems, and carpentry experience is preferred.
  • Ability to display effective communication, customer service, and organizational  skills