Grounds Technician

Weidner Apartment Homes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes in Austin, TX is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain the community’s grounds and appearance for residents and guests. You will be responsible for daily upkeep, including outdoor maintenance, pool care, and assisting with vacant-unit preparation.

The role requires reliability, time management and strong customer service while working with maintenance staff and vendors. A valid driver’s license is needed to access multiple properties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Physically able to lift up to 80 pounds and climb stairs.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong time-management and organization skills.
• Willing to learn and use property management software.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily grounds maintenance and trash disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness of trash rooms and chutes.
• Clean pools, monitor chemistry, log compliance.
• Inspect irrigation systems and perform repairs.
• Assist maintenance and housekeeping on vacant units.
• Coordinate with vendors for tours of vacant/occupied units.
• Clean windows, common areas, model homes; change bulbs.
• Monitor supplies and keep equipment in good condition.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Yardi

HappyCo

Paycom

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin, TX 78758Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Maintenance

Position Summary

As a 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 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, sweeping walkways, and snow removal, where applicable
• Maintain all trash rooms/areas 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
• As requested, 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
• Assist team with distributing resident correspondence and notices while maintaining privacy of confidential and sensitive information
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times
• Must utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily responsibilities

Qualifications

• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kilograms, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds/90.7 kilograms
• 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, HappyCo, 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 overtime as requested
• 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 transportations, 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