Grounds & Outdoor Maintenance Technician

FirstService Residential; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking Maintenance Technicians to manage grounds, property, and building upkeep for the association. You will implement preventive maintenance, manage work orders, and maintain safety standards in line with company policies and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities include on-call support, landscaping, snow and debris removal, and equipment maintenance. Requires 2+ years in maintenance and proficiency with MS Office; strong communication with residents and staff is

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades is suggested. Must be able to operate tools and equipment related to facility maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Maintains all fire protection and security systems, to include required maintenance, inspections, and documentation.
• Inspects all emergency equipment to ensure compliance
• Records and completes preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees the construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment
• Ensures highly efficient safety program, with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance. Overall safety program to conform with OSHA standards, applicable building safety manual, and other safety venues as deemed appropriate
• Record and report all unusual and irregular conditions to the Community Manager.
• Maintain cordial, professional manner in dealing with residents, contractors, Management, etc.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies and materials are in functional working condition in a neat and orderly manner.
• All other duties as directed by the Director of Maintenance
• Operate equipment such as commercial mowers, tractors, excavators, company vehicles.
• Experience with gas powered blowers, trimmers, chainsaws.
• Removal of trash, debris, and leaves
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
• Take direction and complete assigned work orders.
• Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Small Engine (Landscaping/Mowing/Weed eating/leaf blowing)
• Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the shop.
• Perform simple repair and maintenance tasks alone as directed.
• Performs grounds maintenance functions (pulling weeds, raking leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning debris)
• Clears ditches, digs holes, waters vegetation, cleans canals, drains, and tree well
• Operates light landscape equipment; maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety
• Complies with all company policies and safety procedures; works effectively in a group; take direction from supervisor and follows instructions; communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Trades knowledge

MS Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Customer service

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FirstService Residential is seeking Maintenance Technicians to manage grounds, property, and building upkeep for the association. You will implement preventive maintenance, manage work orders, and maintain safety standards in line with company policies and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities include on-call support, landscaping, snow and debris removal, and equipment maintenance. Requires 2+ years in maintenance and proficiency with MS Office; strong communication with residents and staff is