Maintenance Technician/Grounds Keeper

Position Summary

Responsible for performing assigned unskilled manual labor tasks and semi-skilled janitorial and grounds services including office building, common areas, and turnover/make-ready cleaning functions for vacant units as assigned.  The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

1. Assists in repairing and maintaining Agency structures using hand tools and power tools.
   

2. Performs basic tasks related to carpentry, electrical fixtures, plumbing, and painting.
   

3. Responds to work orders as assigned.
   

4. Cleans office building, bathrooms, hallways, community rooms, laundry facilities and community room kitchens, and vacant units in accordance with Agency standards by performing the following duties:
   

a)    Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, wet mops, scrapers, and/or heavy powered scrubbers and buffers.

b)    Cleans rugs and carpeted floors using light-weight and/or heavy powered vacuum cleaner, hand sweeper, or shampooer as appropriate.

c)     Washes and cleans windows, walls, ceiling, and fixtures, using ladders as needed.

d)    Maintains assigned restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.  Cleans mirrors, sinks, faucet knobs, and scrubs and cleans enameled and ceramic walls and toilet partitions in restrooms.  Keeps toilet paper, towels, and soap dispensers supplied.  Mops and sanitizes floors of each assigned restroom.

e)    Disconnects and cleans appliances.

f)      Empties waste baskets and/or trash containers, and smoking receptacles in and around office, common areas, and vacant units and disposes of trash and refuse in an appropriate manner.

g)    Dusts, cleans, and/or polishes furniture, desks, and light fixtures.

h)    May use residential/household spray for insect and rodent control.

5. Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties as follows:
   

a)    Keeps walkways, entryways, and other assigned areas cleared of mud, dirt, ice, snow, and debris.

b)    Maintains grounds, including parking areas, by routinely picking up litter to include the removal of all glass, cans, litter, detritus, and dog fouling; raking leaves; and depositing such wastes into disposable sacks and/or other designated receptacle as instructed. Removes collected waste in an appropriate manner and in accordance with maintenance policies.

c)     Operates and maintains watering systems and waters grass and plants in landscaped areas.

d)    Cultivates and/or mulches flower beds, shrubs, grass, and trees, including planting, trimming, pruning, weeding, mowing, edging, laying sod, and fertilizing where appropriate.  Trims and/or removes trees or bushes that are safety hazards.

6. Assists in performing preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including checking smoke detectors, checking emergency lights, replacing light bulbs, cutting off water to sill cocks, cleaning dryer vents, changing furnace/air-conditioner filters, cleaning guttering, and adjusting exterior light timers.
   

7. Assists in performing general road maintenance by clearing drainage areas, spreading road surface material, filling potholes, repairing fences, removing obstacles, and ensuring placement of appropriate signs as directed.
   

8. Reports all unusual circumstances such as vandalism, missing light bulbs or fixtures, and missing smoke detectors or fire extinguishers to the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
   

9. May assist in graffiti removal and/or repainting.  May assist with painting of fire lanes, parking dividers, etc.
   

10. Reports supply needs to the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
    

11. May assist in transporting, loading, and unloading of cabinets, counters, appliances, furniture, supplies, materials, etc., as assigned.
    

12. May assist management/leasing staff with curb appeal functions, which may include detailing model units, putting out balloons, banners, a-boards, etc.
    

13. Maintains Agency-owned materials in a neat and orderly manner at all times.  Maintains a neat and organized work area free of clutter and debris.  Upon completion of cleaning tasks, all equipment and supplies shall be cleaned and/or stored appropriately.
    

14. Performs emergency and after-hours work as necessary and/or required and in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
    

15. Follows all established safety procedures and standards.
    

16. Maintains a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the Agency.
    

17. Accountable for consistent adherence to Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.
    

18. Performs other duties as assigned. 
    

Requirements

High School graduate or GED desirable. An Associate’s Degree or a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the grounds keeping, maintenance, and/or janitorial field.

Must attend Fair Housing class within eighteen (18) months of employment.