Community Grounds Technician

Weidner Apartment Homes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,909 - 51,112; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Dallas is seeking a Community Grounds Technician responsible for maintaining the appearance of the community and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills, be detail-oriented, and capable of physical labor in various weather conditions. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with Microsoft products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily grounds maintenance.
• Maintain trash rooms and chutes.
• Assist maintenance teams preparing vacant apartments.

Skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Customer service skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Basic knowledge of Microsoft products

Ability to follow policies

Tools

Yardi

Paycom

Job description

Community Grounds Technician – Lakewood on the Trail

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: $41,909.00 – $51,112.00

Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Position Summary

As a Community Grounds Technician, you will be responsible for the daily upkeep and appearance of your community in order to maintain a welcoming environment for residents and guests. A successful Community Grounds Technician is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways
• Maintain all trash rooms for cleanliness and functionality; ensure trash chutes are operable and working, unclogging as needed
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable
• Conduct inspections and routine repairs of the irrigation system, when applicable
• Assist Maintenance and Housekeeping teams preparing vacant apartment homes; trash out vacant units, etc
• Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed
• Clean windows, breezeways, all amenities/common areas, model homes and offices, complete building repairs/paint and replace exterior/ interior light bulbs as needed
• Water plants manually, as needed
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times

Qualifications

• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to work outside of normal scheduled hours as needed
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times
• Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work