Gillespie Property Management - Grounds Technician presso Gillespie Property Management

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

 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