Facilities / Grounds Assistant

Gebhart•Wabash, IN

4d•$18 - $18

About The Position

The Facilities / Grounds Assistant is an hourly, full-time position in the Gebhart Holdings/Property Management Division. The role is cross-trained to support all divisions and properties through general building maintenance, light construction, lawn care, and snow removal. The position reports to the General Manager of the Property Management Division and does not supervise employees. The role provides internal customer service and supports property upkeep and assigned projects. Regular and timely attendance is expected, along with following the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes. The stated salary is 18.23; no pay period or currency is specified. The work involves physical activity such as talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs. It may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. The position is subject to environmental conditions, including changes in weather and temperature, and requires visual acuity to operate machinery and assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work, including general facility observations.

Requirements

Work well as a team player in a group environment.
Be a self-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates analytical skills.
Have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Be able to multitask and adhere to deadlines.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving objects as described in the posting.
Be able to work in environmental conditions that include weather and temperature changes.
Have the visual acuity needed to operate machinery and assess assigned work and facilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma; preferred but not required.
Experience with basic mechanical work, construction, and/or lawn care; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide internal customer service to all properties.
Perform lawn care, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and blowing off walks and parking lots.
Perform snow removal, including shoveling, operating a snow blower and/or plow truck, and spreading salt.
Perform general building maintenance.
Perform general building construction and painting.
Load and unload materials and furniture.
Complete additional projects assigned by the management team.
Maintain regular and timely attendance.
Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.