Grounds Technician

Edward Rose & Sons•Omaha, NE

9h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Edward Rose & Sons is seeking a Grounds Technician to join its on-site operations team and help support a positive experience for residents. The position is responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of the apartment community, including grounds, parking areas, corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, and mechanical rooms when applicable. The role also involves maintaining landscaping and irrigation, collecting trash, and completing other duties assigned by a supervisor. The work takes place outdoors in a range of temperatures and may include snow and ice removal during snow season. Candidates should be able to meet the position’s lifting, pushing, and pulling requirements, communicate professionally with residents and coworkers, and have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Irrigation experience is a plus. Edward Rose & Sons describes its workplace as offering career development, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation starts at $16.63 per hour or higher based on experience.

Requirements

Ability to shovel snow and/or clear ice from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas during snow season.
Ability to work outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and push or pull up to 80 pounds.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the team dress code policy.
Effectively and professionally communicate with residents and coworkers.
Basic computer skills and comfort learning software, apps, and programs.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in irrigation.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general upkeep and cleanliness of the apartment community.
Maintain parking lots and grounds surrounding buildings, as well as corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, and mechanical rooms when applicable.
Collect and remove trash as needed.
Weed beds using appropriate tools.
Monitor the irrigation system to ensure grass areas are adequately watered.
Repair or replace sprinkler heads and lines as needed.
Report unhealthy lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants to management.
Edge around trees and landscape borders to maintain a neat appearance.
Rake grounds and blow or sweep sidewalks and parking lots as required.
Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.