Building & Grounds Technician

Hornig-Companies,-Inc-1; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Hornig Companies seeks a full-time Buildings & Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in Plymouth, Wayzata, and St. Michael. The role covers grounds maintenance, turn-over cleaning of apartments, pest control coordination, and light maintenance of tools and equipment.

The position includes duties such as mowing, snow removal, lawn care, and general building upkeep. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Grounds: Lawn care, snow removal, and grounds upkeep across multiple properties
• Building Assistant: turnover cleaning, pest control coordination, light engine maintenance
• Misc Duties: cleaning, vehicle maintenance, safety promotion, and meetings attendance

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 is seeking a full-time Buildings & Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in the Plymouth, Wayzata, and St. Michael 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.
• Pick up building grounds
• 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 in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
• No on-call responsibilities and consistent Mon-Fri daytime schedule
• Ownership and management respect for building and grounds knowledge
• Company paid lunches and on-going training
• Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and 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