Property Maintenance Technician

For Garden's Sake•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. We are continually growing, and offer customers a one-stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services. Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful, natural environment every day with teammates that want to see you shine. You’ll be given opportunities to train, learn, and grow to your greatest potential. We prioritize caring for our employees as much as our customers. Plus, we have resident goats and chickens! We are seeking an experienced Property Maintenance Technician to provide the handyman and construction skills necessary to maintain our buildings and property. This role requires excellent problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills and the drive to be proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable. This is a full-time year-round position, paying $23 to start, with weekly pay. We offer paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; matching 401k retirement savings; discounts at the Garden Center; and work-life balance. Advancement opportunities available as we continue to grow.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
Ability to use hand and power tools, along with large and small machinery/equipment
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform outdoor work in all weather conditions
Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of plants and vegetation
Vocational or trade school certification

Responsibilities

Overall property maintenance, repair, and improvement to office and retail spaces, landscapes and ponds
Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, water, and other building systems and work with outside vendors when needed
Routine maintenance of walkways, drives, porches, and pedestrian paths
Irrigation system maintenance and repair
Set up and tear down for events and room rentals
Obtain and coordinate subcontractors for outside repairs and projects
Property trash and disposal maintenance (litter pickup, dumpster compaction, excess pot and pallet disposal, etc.)
Animal care and husbandry (feed procurement, housing upkeep and maintenance, seasonal preparations, and general animal welfare)
Necessary weed control utilizing manual and chemical methods
Heavy equipment usage for grading and excavation purposes
Supplemental equipment maintenance and upkeep to support mechanic
Periodic material procurement for mechanic and landscape and maintenance teams
Respond to emergency issues as needed
Daily correspondence of task completion to relative management