Building and Grounds Technician (Residential) - Landsman Development Corp : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Job Location/ Department: Individual Site Reporting Relationship: Reports to Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager Job Summary: Performs various activities to care for the exterior grounds and landscaping to maximize curb appeal and keep the exterior of the property in an attractive and safe condition. This position will spend 95% of the time performing hands-on grounds keeping outdoors. Duties and Responsibilities: Physical Operation

• Operate equipment to perform landscaping duties, including but not limited to push and riding mowers, garden tractors, blowers, edgers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and various hand tools.
• Operate equipment for seasonal leaf and snow removal, such as leaf blowers, leaf vacuums, Bobcat, snow-throwers, plows, shovels, and other hand tools.
• Maintain exterior of grounds in clean condition including, but not limited to, picking up garbage and removing graffiti; report problems to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform errands and transport materials if required by the property; operate company vehicle following all state traffic and driving laws.
• Maintain structural integrity of the buildings by performing exterior building maintenance, including but not limited to painting, cleaning gutters, and minor repairs.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order by performing minor maintenance as needed.
• Perform interior building maintenance including, but not limited to, garbage removal, cleaning, and painting.
• On-call duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Report problems or unusual situations to the Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor.
• Follow guidelines for the proper use of all safety gear and basic first aid; remain in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as set forth in training sessions, manuals, memos, and other means of communication.
• Attend scheduled meetings including site staff meetings, corporate management meetings, or other meetings as required.
• Be observant for and resolve or report any problem which could be a hazard or potentially dangerous for residents, staff, guests, and the public including the condition of fencing, lighting, trip hazards, and security.

Resident Retention

• Follow rules and regulations as appropriate to Fair Housing laws and ensure consistent treatment of all residents.
• Maintain a professional work atmosphere at all times to ensure all residents and prospective residents feel welcome.
• Maintain a positive customer service attitude; be professional, pleasant, and responsive to residents, prospective residents, vendors, and contractors.

Compliance Conduct all business in accordance with regulations of federal and state supervisory agencies, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, federal, state, local, and all other laws pertaining to multifamily housing. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable. Requirements Minimum Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum Experiential Requirements: Prior experience related to grounds maintenance. Special Skills/Work Conditions Required:

• Must have physical and manual dexterity skills and the ability to operate all required equipment.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to manage a flexible schedule with varying hours including overtime.
• Must be able to walk, move, transport up to 100 lb. loads, bend, stoop, climb stairs, access and work in confined spaces as well as at heights in excess of 20 feet and have the mobility required to use ladders.

Salary Description $17-$18