Grounds Technician

Weidner Apartment Homes; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Weidner Apartment Homes in Lehi, UT is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain the property's exterior and common areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for residents and guests. You will perform daily grounds care, assist the maintenance team, and support housekeeping during turnover, with attention to safety and city code requirements.

Ideal candidates are physically capable, reliable, detail-oriented, and proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to stand and move for long periods and climb stairs as needed.
• Desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work overtime and be assigned to other properties.

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

Skills

Lifting 80 lbs

Outdoor work

Team player

Customer service

MS Office

Yardi

Paycom

Attention to detail

Tools

Yardi

HappyCo

Paycom

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lehi, UT 84043, Position Type: Full Time, Job 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: 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