Building & Grounds Technician

Hornig Companies • Coon Rapids, MN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Hornig Companies is a family-owned and operated residential property management company with over 65 years of experience, known for its core values of trust, integrity, and respect. They have been nominated a Top Workplace ten years in a row. Hornig Companies is seeking a full-time Buildings and Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in the Coon Rapids and surrounding areas, focusing on providing homes for individuals and families.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator license (CPO) within 2 months of employment
• Some knowledge of operating light machines like snow blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers or carpet cleaning equipment
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid Driver’s License and meet car insurance requirements
• Ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to operate applicable phone applications for work orders, time allocation and information look-up

Nice To Haves

• Multi-housing experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Landscape installations: seeding, digging, planting, etc.
• Lawn care: mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, clearing brush, watering, plant care, etc.
• Building cleaning: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning windows, cleaning baseboards cobwebs, etc.
• Snow removal: shoveling, spreading snow melt and sand, ice control, etc.
• Home Office grounds upkeep: lawn maintenance, shrub grooming, salting, shoveling, etc.
• Pick up building grounds
• Coordinate the movement of lawn and snow removal equipment as well as supplies distribution between properties
• Turnover cleaning: completing and following through on all deficient items on the turnover checklist
• Cleaning apartment trash-outs: cleaning units where residents have left behind furniture, debris, etc. Includes the disposal, packaging and storage or removal of the items prior to turnover cleaning
• Storage room cleaning & upkeep
• Water extraction
• Mice extermination and other pest extermination as needed. To be supported by contracted pest control services
• Small engine ongoing maintenance: Perform light maintenance as needed and oversee the seasonal tune up/tune down of all machines including but not limited to oil changes, spark plug changes, etc.
• Act as backup to Home Office personnel in notice distribution
• Fall clean-up and other seasonal projects assistance as needed
• Responsible for some cleaning responsibilities; including but not limited to trash pickup, cleaning window glass, mopping, carpet spot cleaning or shampooing, cleaning counters and appliances
• Proper care and cleanliness of company-owned vehicles and equipment
• Promote safety and follow all safety rules. Ability to safely use all snow-removal, lawn and landscaping tools as well as follow safe work practices in all job duties
• This position may include light maintenance; for example: replacing light bulbs and blinds.
• Perform position responsibilities with cost effectiveness in mind at all times and be efficient in work practices
• Meet daily with supervisor/or assigned Portfolio Managers
• Attend company meetings as needed
• Special projects as assigned by supervisor, Portfolio Managers, VP of Property Management, COO or owners

Benefits

• Culture of positivity, voted Top Workplace - ten years in a row!
• Small company family values in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
• No on-call responsibilities and consistent Mon-Fri daytime schedule
• Ownership and management respect for building and grounds knowledge
• Company paid lunches and on-going training
• Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees