Building & Grounds Technician

Hornig-Companies,-Inc-1; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornig Companies seeks a full-time Buildings and Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in the Prospect Park area. You will handle grounds tasks, including lawn care, snow removal, and coordination of equipment across multiple properties.

In the Building Assistant role, you will perform turnover cleaning, trash-outs, pest control coordination, and seasonal maintenance while supporting Home Office staff as needed. A strong safety mindset and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to perform lawn and snow removal tasks, operate related equipment, and maintain cleanliness across properties.
• Maintenance tasks and seasonal projects will be assigned by supervision and require proactive learning.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Grounds: mow, trim, mulch, weed, water, and care for plants; coordinate movement of lawn/snow equipment between properties.
• Building Assistant: turnover cleaning, unit trash-outs, pest control coordination, and seasonal maintenance.
• Misc Duties: cleaning tasks, vehicle/equipment care, safety compliance, and assisting supervisors as needed.

Skills

Lawn care

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Driving

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Light tools

Job description

Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional.

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. We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.

Hornig Companies seeks a full-time Buildings and Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in the Prospect Park area.

What would my responsibilities include?

Grounds:

• Lawn care: mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, clearing brush, watering, plant care, etc.
• Snow removal: shoveling, spreading snow melt and sand, ice control, etc.
• Home Office grounds upkeep: lawn maintenance, shrub grooming, salting, shoveling, etc.
• Coordinate the movement of lawn and snow removal equipment as well as supplies distribution between properties

Building Assistant:

• Turnover cleaning: completing and following through on all deficient items on the turnover checklist
• Cleaning apartment trash-outs: cleaning units where residents have left behind furniture, debris, etc. Includes the disposal, packaging and storage or removal of the items prior to turnover cleaning
• Mice extermination and other pest extermination as needed. To be supported by contracted pest control services
• Small engine ongoing maintenance: Perform light maintenance as needed and oversee the seasonal tune up/tune down of all machines including but not limited to oil changes, spark plug changes, etc.
• Act as backup to Home Office personnel in notice distribution
• Fall clean-up and other seasonal projects assistance as needed

Misc Duties:

• Responsible for some cleaning responsibilities; including but not limited to trash pickup, cleaning window glass, mopping, carpet spot cleaning or shampooing, cleaning counters and appliances
• Proper care and cleanliness of company-owned vehicles and equipment
• Promote safety and follow all safety rules. Ability to safely use all snow-removal, lawn and landscaping tools as well as follow safe work practices in all job duties
• This position may include light maintenance; for example: replacing light bulbs and blinds.
• Perform position responsibilities with cost effectiveness in mind at all times and be efficient in work practices
• Meet daily with supervisor/or assigned Portfolio Managers
• Attend company meetings as needed
• Special projects as assigned by supervisor, Portfolio Managers, VP of Property Management, COO or owners

What do other employees like about working at Hornig Companies?

• Culture of positivity
• Small-company family values inside a growing organization that invests in technology, well-maintained buildings and over 65 years of ownership stability
• Ownership that respects your knowledge, trusts you to do your job and appreciates your contributions
• Opportunity to work with peers that share camaraderie and a 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?

• 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!

Hornig Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and Equal Housing Provider.