Building & Grounds Technician - Part Time

Hornig Companies•Chaska, MN

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Hornig Companies seeks a part-time Buildings and Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in Chaska. Hornig Companies is a family-owned and operated residential property management company that has provided individuals and families with homes for over 65 years. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. Hornig Companies is a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words, our ownership and employees live these values every day. Nominated a Top Workplace ten years in a row!

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