General Building and Grounds Technician

West Herr Auto Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Job summary

West Herr Auto Group is seeking a General Building and Grounds Technician in Buffalo, NY. Primary duties include maintenance tasks such as grounds keeping, facility upkeep, and basic carpentry, painting, and safety checks on equipment.

Experience is preferred but not required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability. The role offers base wages of $16–$20 per hour based on experience, plus opportunities for growth through extensive, ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general maintenance duties. Primary duties will include: Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule, Report on labor time, Maintain property grounds, Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems, Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding, Remove litter and empty trash cans, Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks, Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand, Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend preventative equipment maintenance as required, Metal recycling, Moving furniture; Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and other personnel.

Job description

• Base Wage: $16-$20/hr (based on experience)
• Potential Compensation with bonus and/or commission: N/A

At West Herr, we’re all about our customers – Listening to their wants and needs, being honest and respectful, and helping them to accomplish their desired vehicle purchase. It’s not about the sale, it’s about the people. Because we don’t sell, we serve. That’s the West Herr way.

What To Expect:

• Assist in general maintenance duties. Primary duties will include:
  • Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule
  • Report on labor time
  • Maintain property grounds
  • Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
  • Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding
  • Remove litter and empty trash cans
  • Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
  • Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
  • Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand
  • Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend preventative equipment maintenance as required
  • Metal recycling
  • Moving furniture
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and other personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Integrity

We do what is right

We strive to be the best

Urgency

Empathy

Respect

We treat each other right

Teamwork

We work together

Persistence

We find a way

Openings at the
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IF you’re looking for a career with unlimited opportunity, where you love coming to work, all while going the extra mile for your customers and co-workers, a career as a General Building and Grounds Technician at West Herr may be what you need.

Experience preferred, but not required.
We have an extensive, ongoing training program to help you succeed!

West Herr is an equal opportunity employer.

Voted Best Place to Work

every year since 2005, with the number one word to describe working at West Herr – FUN!

CONFIDENTIALITY:
All information that you submit to West Herr shall be maintained in confidence and will not be disclosed by West Herr or shared with any persons other than the West Herr group of dealerships, except as required by law or judicial process.

CONDITIONS:
West Herr Automotive Group, Inc., and its dealerships, is an inclusive employer. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment based on any characteristic or trait protected by law. We expect every member of the West Herr community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. Please notify us if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application, interview, pre-employment assessment(s) or any other application or job-related requirement.

This application will only be considered active for ninety (90) calendar days from the date of application. If you have not obtained employment with West Herr within ninety (90) days, but remain interested in obtaining employment with West Herr, you understand that you must complete a new application form to be considered active for an additional ninety (90) days.

The information provided in this employment application (and accompanying resume, if any) is true and complete, and any misstatements or omissions in this application form (and any accompanying resume, if any) may result in a decision not to hire you, or to discharge you if discovered only after hire.

If hired, your employment will be on an at-will basis, meaning that you have the right to terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause, and West Herr may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause.

Your submission of this form to West Herr constitutes an agreement to the above conditions.