Grounds Maintenance

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Job Overview:
This position is responsible for maintenance of the grounds and grounds projects. Positions will be primarily outdoors to maintain the exterior, but may be indoors at times or a mixture of both.
Your Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs a variety of maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to watering common area beds, grounds keeping/preventative maintenance of amenities, minor landscaping duties, snow removal, .
• This position does not require mowing.
• Informs Supervisor of needed supplies.
• Maintains all solutions and chemicals in accordance to OSHA requirements for hazardous chemicals.
• Removes trash from premises and assists in emergency cleaning.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment. Equipment includes, but not limited to, a dump truck, snow plow, small landscaping hand tools.
• Maintains friendly and professional attitude.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level supplies for assigned areas.
• Inspects all assigned areas daily and reports all maintenance discrepancies to Supervisor.
• Ensures that security procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with staff.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.

Skills Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Some horticultural and plant identification experience preferred.
• Driver's license
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use software-based work order system and email

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties

What We Offer:
As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.
Compensation:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Disclaimer Statement:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.