Maintenance Assistant - West Village

Bell Partners Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Total rewards benefits package

Health insurance

401(k) match

Vacation

Personal Days

Sick time

Training programs

Referral bonus

Inclusive work environment

Empowering culture

Job summary

Bell Partners in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Assistant to keep the community grounds clean and well-maintained under supervision. You will perform landscaping, gutter cleaning, seasonal upkeep, and support the maintenance team with light duties.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in grounds keeping, a high school diploma, and the ability to perform physical tasks. The role requires reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented approach. EOE.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds keeping in a multi-family environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years landscaping experience; EPA/HVAC certifications may be required depending on site staffing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds of the assigned property.
• Keep exterior areas and breezeways clean and landscaped.
• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, plant flowers, and tend beds.
• Clean gutters and manage seasonal outdoor maintenance.
• Assist with pool maintenance and snow/ice tasks as needed.
• Follow safety/OSHA requirements and maintain tools.

Skills

Grounds keeping experience

Lawn mowing

Landscaping

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA/HVAC certifications may be required

Tools

Pest control equipment

Job description

Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker. At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the cleanliness of the community grounds. The responsibilities include the daily upkeep of the property, buildings, and grounds. They will act under the direction of the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career growth
• Total rewards benefits package
• Family health insurance, 401(k) match, Vacation, Personal Days, and Sick time
• Customized training programs
• Associate referral bonus plan
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
• A culture that empowers you to make a difference

What you’ll do to make a difference:

• 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
• 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

What you bring to our team:

• Understanding of and alignment with Bell Core Values
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in grounds keeping in a multi-family environment
• 2+ years of experience in landscaping HVAC/EPA certifications may be required in communities, based on staffing levels

Physical requirements of the job:

Walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting to 80 lbs. Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as hazardous materials Must be comfortable with heights and moving heavy objects #LI-JR1

Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Join Us? At Bell, we’re family. It is through the combined efforts of our associates that we achieve our Mission of being the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and other associates. As part of Bell, your work is rewarded through competitive compensation and reward strategies, through sincere appreciation and through opportunities for enrichment and advancement. Collectively, our company boasts one of the most talented, hardworking, and service-oriented teams in the apartment industry. With a clear vision of where we want to go, and the best associates in the industry to help us get there, Bell’s future remains bright! Bell offers competitive benefits that can provide protection, peace of mind, and savings. From medical, dental and vision coverage to income protection, retirement savings and other benefits, we’ve got you covered. Come Join Us!

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