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Grounds & Light Maintenance is one of the most important jobs for maintaining community housing properties in a safe, attractive, and comfortable condition for our residents. Gorman & Company is looking for an experienced full time Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician who is committed to providing first class groundskeeping and Light Maintenance services as part of a collaborative maintenance team at our property in Rockford, IL.
Gorman team members are passionate about their work and also like to have fun! It’s an “all hands-on deck” kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted “Best Place To Work”. We offer a full line of great benefits including 18 days of PTO and even Pet Insurance to those who qualify! We volunteer in our community, have a DEI Team, and organize Culture Club events! If you want to have fun, be valued, and make a difference, apply today!
A day in the life of a Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician:
Grounds & Light Maintenance is one of the most important jobs for maintaining community housing properties in a safe, attractive, and comfortable condition for our residents. Gorman & Company is looking for an experienced full time Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician who is committed to providing first class groundskeeping and Light Maintenance services as part of a collaborative maintenance team at our property in Rockford, IL.
Gorman team members are passionate about their work and also like to have fun! It’s an “all hands-on deck” kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted “Best Place To Work”. We offer a full line of great benefits including 18 days of PTO and even Pet Insurance to those who qualify! We volunteer in our community, have a DEI Team, and organize Culture Club events! If you want to have fun, be valued, and make a difference, apply today!
A day in the life of a Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician:
- Work with our maintenance team to perform grounds maintenance such as lawn services, maintaining shrubs and gardens, spraying insecticides and clean-up.
- Outdoor building maintenance - painting, light bulbs, install and/or maintain fences.
- Assist outside contractors and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Assist in supplies inventory control and upkeep of all ground’s equipment.
- Maintains watering and drainage systems.
- Attends all instructional classes conducted by management.
What do I need to qualify to be a Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician?
- Must have your own vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
- Previous grounds keeping / landscaping / maintenance experience required.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude with ability to operate lawn equipment.
- Must be able to read work orders / service requests.
- Good safety habits.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
Why work with us at Gorman?
- $17.00 per hour
- Eligibility for our Property Bonus program!
- Full Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term disability, Flex Spending, and more!
- 401K+ Match (up to 6%)
- 18 Days PTO & 10 1/2 Paid Holidays!
- Education Reimbursement towards position related coursework.
- Team Member Development & Training
- DEI Committee and Culture Club Committee dedicated to making your employee experience great!
Gorman & Company is a trusted partner in the community specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
