Maintenance Tech / Landscaping

• LOCATION: Downtown Austin - Rainey Street Distict (Near Trailhead Park)
• SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Primarly 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | At least one weekend shift required.
• Hourly rate: $20 - $23

ABOUT US

Worth Ross Management Company is an award-winning industry leader, and a team of extraordinary people. We have the advantage of recruiting and retaining the best talent in the HOA management industry. Diversity and inclusion are the only paths that allows forward progress and our success as a company stems from that philosophy. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Groundskeeper/ Maintenance position maintains the community at the direction of Manager and Board including but not limited to grounds, amenities, and exterior common areas. Responsibilities also include light maintenance as needed related to painting, irrigation repair, lighting service, fence repair, use of hand tools, power tools, snow-blower, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Perform regular mowing, edging, and fertilizing to maintain healthy lawns
• Weed and mulch landscape beds to enhance plant growth and appearance
• Trim small trees, hedges, and shrubs to maintain a clean, professional landscape
• Remove unwanted, dead, or damaged trees as necessary to preserve landscape aesthetics and safety.
• Plant shrubs, flowers, and trees to maintain and enhance landscape design
• Water gardens, lawns, and landscapes consistently to ensure optimal plant health.
• Monitor and maintain plant health by inspecting for pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Oversee irrigation systems, including monitoring run times and troubleshooting.
• Repair drip lines and solve leaks to ensure effective and efficient water distribution.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all Residents, Vendors, Contractors, and Staff
• Assist vendors or sub-contractors that may be called to the Community
• Keep, maintain, and secure Community Property(tools)
• Check and inspect all Community roads, walks, entryway, garages, and gates regularly for hazardous conditions which may or may not exist.
• Inspect and maintain community areas, pool & spa, landscaping areas, dumpster areas, and other recreational or common areas.
• Initiate, complete, and assign work orders for maintenance items.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed for the Community as approved.
• Pick-up trash and debris throughout Community
• Regular pick-up of pet waste on grounds, emptying stations
• Snow removal and mitigation as needed in conjunction with vendors.
• Remove graffiti, painting, etc. as applicable.
• Cleaning, sweeping, hosing sidewalks, parking garage and driveways, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Position involves standing and movement throughout the day
• Basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical knowledge
• An understanding of irrigation and low voltage for irrigation
• Experience in painting and sheetrock

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of working extended hours, including holidays and weekends as necessary
• Able to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing with corrective lenses.
• Position involves standing and movement throughout the day. Must be able to transport oneself around the property.
• Position will alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and proper lighting to an outdoor setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads utilizing safe work methods. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability (STD)
• Long term disability (LTD)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance 
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)