Maintenance Assistant/Groundskeeper

The Huntington at Nashua • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant/Groundskeeper to join our Maintenance Team! Flexible hours and days are available; just ask and we are happy to discuss with you! Join a team who has fun together and enjoys interacting with our caring residents.
Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm or 8a-4pm
On call rotation
BENEFITS:
Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and discounted food.
Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
Employee Recognition.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Retirement Savings with company match.
Generous Earned Time Program.
Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.

Requirements

• General knowledge of planting, weeding, trimming and plant/flower maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance on all lawn, snow and motor vehicles.
• Mechanical knowledge, painting, sheet rock repair, carpentry skills.
• Must be in good physical health and able to perform difficult tasks at times.
• Must have ability to read, speak and write and follow simple oral instructions
• High school education or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of landscaping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing all assigned duties, including but not limited to; Trash pick-up, painting, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems, electrical, and furniture moving. In addition, assisting with apartment turnover duties, including but not limited to, painting, sheets rock repair, and carpentry.
• Working on off-duty hours, if called, in an emergency including, but not limited to: Snowstorms; hurricanes; floods; fires; essential equipment failures or malfunctions. A minimum of three (3) hours will be paid for any call-in situation.
• Assisting on weekend/holiday coverage with other maintenance staff.
• Responsible for all outside areas on the property including the maintenance garage
• Assume responsibility for self-safety and that of the immediate environment.
• Reporting all problems to the Director of Plant Operations regularly and in emergencies.
• Being available for emergency calls on an alternating basis with other maintenance staff.
• Attending annual in-service programs including but not limited to body mechanics, right-to-know information, and fire and safety procedures.
• Operating and maintaining landscaping and snow equipment. Large role in snow removal in winter months.
• Maintaining gardens, hedges, plants and waterfalls/ ponds.
• Maintaining Maintenance garage, this will consist of inventory of tools, supplies, ETC.
• Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture, tying down unsecured items. ETC.
• Performing additional duties assigned by Director of Plant Operations.

Benefits

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and discounted food.
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Retirement Savings with company match.
• Generous Earned Time Program.
• Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED