Grounds & Property Care Technician

Bell Partners Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Benefits package

Health insurance

401(k) match

Vacation

Personal days

Sick time

Training programs

Referral bonus

Inclusive culture

Empowering culture

Job summary

Bell Partners is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep community grounds clean and well-maintained under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager.

The role covers exterior upkeep, landscaping, debris removal, gutter cleaning, and assisting with light maintenance tasks across multiple properties. A high school diploma and 2+ years of grounds keeping experience are required, with OSHA safety awareness emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of grounds keeping experience in a multi-family environment.
• HVAC/EPA certifications may be required in communities, based on staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds of the assigned property.
• Maintain cleanliness outside each building and the grounds surrounding each building.
• Maintain a uniform landscaped look by picking up all debris around buildings, common areas, and through breezeways of buildings.
• Clean out building gutters.
• Plant and tend to flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs; trim, mow lawns; apply fertilizer and insecticides; and utilize pest control equipment.
• Follow well-established procedures for the basic maintenance of tools and equipment such as lubricating, sharpening, replacing broken handles, and making simple adjustments, and repairs, as necessary
• Clean and remove trash
• May perform pool maintenance duties
• Shovel snow when necessary
• Spread salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup when necessary
• Clean vacated apartments as directed by the Maintenance Manager, completely and on schedule
• Clean Common areas daily
• Ensure that the amenities are continually maintained in a clean and orderly manner, including fitness facility, bathrooms, laundry facilities, business center, offices and clubhouse
• Assist maintenance team in vacant units or with other light work orders/punch lists, including painting, moving appliances (Maintenance Assistants cannot take on-call)
• Follow all safety/OSHA Requirements
• Regular attendance and punctuality

Skills

Grounds keeping

Landscaping

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bell Partners is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep community grounds clean and well-maintained under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager.

The role covers exterior upkeep, landscaping, debris removal, gutter cleaning, and assisting with light maintenance tasks across multiple properties. A high school diploma and 2+ years of grounds keeping experience are required, with OSHA safety awareness emphasized.