Commercial Grounds Technician na Gillespie Property Management

Description

The Grounds Technician is a champion of top-notch customer service for our commercial tenants, as well as exceeding expectations for curb appeal for our properties, performed in a positive and professional manner. This position is the consistent “ownership eyes” for our assets and ensures 5-Star appearance of our properties.

Reports To: Commercial Property Manager (CPM)

Supervises: No direct reports. Works laterally with other employees to ensure necessary tasks are completed.

Compensation: Non-Exempt/Hourly

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 (with mileage reimbursement) to fulfill all the job’s functions.

CORE VALUES:

• Positive Team Player
• Creative Solutions Oriented
• Industrious
• Knowledgeable
• Trustworthy

RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS

• WORK WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR CURB APPEAL – “CLEAN and GREEN”
• MAINTAIN 5-STAR SHOWING STANDARDS FOR VACANT SUITES & PROPERTIES
• Clean up of curbs and sidewalks
• Daily trash pick-up
• Sweep or blow out parking lots
• Pull weeds, deadhead, and water flowers
• Maintain rain gardens and/or flowerpots
• Landscape bed(s) clean up in both the spring and fall
• Trim shrubs, as needed and directed
• Lay mulch around the property (seasonally)
• Report any areas where irrigation may not be working properly to CPM
• Salting and snow removal touch-up after the vendor provides service
• Dumpster corral repairs, clean-up of the area
• Remove pet waste, as needed
• Light checks on the property exterior, including tenant signs
• Touch up painting as needed & directed – doors, signs, walls, etc.
• Minor exterior repairs; downspouts are clear and working, splash guards are in place and in good shape, lower siding repairs, etc.
• Report missing shingles, fascia, edging, etc., to CPM
• Enter Work Orders for repairs needed outside of the scope of the Grounds Technician's abilities
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, general education degree, or related Vocational Training and/or equivalent work experience
• Basic knowledge of grounds/landscape and maintenance preferred
• Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions, and ensure that detailed instructions are followed
• Ability to display effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills

Minimum Physical Expectations:

• Physical activity that requires the ability to exert 25 to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 lbs consistently
• Physical activity that on occasion requires lifting or moving 100 lbs or more
• Physical activity that requires the ability to frequently operate standard tools
• Physical activity that sometimes requires travel by car
• Physical activity that requires the ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Physical activity that requires the ability to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face-to-face (in English) for periods of time.

Minimum Environmental Expectations:

• This position will require working indoors as well as outdoors
• This is an In-Person role and will report to the property for work