Grounds Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Dallas, TX 75214Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: MaintenanceLakewood on the Trail Position Summary: As a Grounds Technician, you will be responsible for the daily upkeep and appearance of your community in order to maintain a welcoming environment for residents and guests. A successful Grounds Technician is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.   Primary Responsibilities: Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, sweeping walkways, and snow removal, where applicable Maintain all trash rooms/areas for cleanliness and functionality; ensure trash chutes are operable and working, unclogging as needed Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable Conduct inspections and routine repairs of the irrigation system, when applicable As requested, assist Maintenance and Housekeeping teams preparing vacant apartment homes; trash out vacant units, etc Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed Clean windows, breezeways, all amenities/common areas, model homes and offices, complete building repairs/paint and replace exterior/ interior light bulbs as needed Water plants manually, as needed Assist team with distributing resident correspondence and notices while maintaining privacy of confidential and sensitive information Monitor supplies and maintain equipment Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times Must utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily responsibilities Benefits & Perks At Weidner Apartment Homes, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Eligible on-site employees enjoy: Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal, financial, and legal matters; up to three sessions at no cost Financial Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match of up to 4% of your eligible income Opportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses (position dependent) tied to community performance Time Away from Work Vacation accrual, with no usage waiting period upon accrual Sick time accrual, with accrued time usage eligibility after 60 days of employment Nine company-designated paid holidays annually Housing Benefits Employee apartment discount available at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelines Join Weidner Apartment Homes and become part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success. QualificationsQualifications: Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kilograms, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds/90.7 kilograms Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Yardi, HappyCo, and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code/uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently Ability to work overtime as requested Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportations, at all times Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work