Building & Grounds Technician

Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. Hornig Companies’ is a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words, our ownership and employees live these values every day. Nominated a Top Workplace seven years in a row!

Hornig Companies seeks a full-time Building & Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

What are some of the things I would do?

Apartment and Grounds Upkeep:

• Seasonal outdoor maintenance including shoveling, using a snow blower, salting, mowing, shrub trimming, weeding and brush clean-up
• Operate small machines in the course of building and grounds maintenance
• Building common area cleaning and light repair
• Cleanout of units after residents vacate. May include lifting and transporting heavy items
• Maintain pool
• Deliver notices and other items throughout your region
• Promote safety and be efficient in work practices

Communicate with residents regarding repairs in a caring, compassionate manner that upholds Hornig Companies’ customer service reputation as well as Fair Housing guidelines

What do other employees like about working here?

• Culture of positivity, voted Top Workplace - seven years in a row!
• Small company family values in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
• No on-call responsibilities and consistent Mon-Fri daytime schedule
• Ownership and management respect for building and grounds knowledge
• Company paid lunches and on-going training
• Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

What should I bring to the team?

• Attention to detail
• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator license (CPO) within 2 months of employment
• Some knowledge of operating light machines like snow blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers or carpet cleaning equipment
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid Driver’s License and meet car insurance requirements
• Ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to operate applicable phone applications for work orders, time allocation and information look-up
• Multi-housing experience is a plus!