Building & Grounds Technician

Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional.

Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers.  For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments.  Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality.  We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.  

Hornig Companies is seeking a full-time Buildings & Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in the Plymouth, Wayzata, and St. Michael area. 

What would my responsibilities include?

Grounds:

•    Landscape installations: seeding, digging, planting, etc.

•    Lawn care:  mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, clearing brush, watering, plant care, etc.

•    Building cleaning: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning windows, cleaning baseboards cobwebs, etc.)

•    Snow removal: shoveling, spreading snow melt and sand, ice control, etc.

•    Home Office grounds upkeep:  lawn maintenance, shrub grooming, salting, shoveling, etc.

•    Pick up building grounds

•    Coordinate the movement of lawn and snow removal equipment as well as supplies distribution between properties

Building Assistant:

•    Turnover cleaning:  completing and following through on all deficient items on the turnover checklist

•    Cleaning apartment trash-outs: cleaning units where residents have left behind furniture, debris, etc.  Includes the disposal, packaging and storage or removal of the items prior to turnover cleaning

•    Storage room cleaning & upkeep

•    Water extraction

•    Mice extermination and other pest extermination as needed.  To be supported by contracted pest control services

•    Small engine ongoing maintenance: Perform light maintenance as needed and oversee the seasonal tune up/tune down of all machines including but not limited to oil changes, spark plug changes, etc.

•    Act as backup to Home Office personnel in notice distribution

•    Fall clean-up and other seasonal projects assistance as needed

Misc Duties:

•    Responsible for some cleaning responsibilities; including but not limited to trash pickup, cleaning window glass, mopping, carpet spot cleaning or shampooing, cleaning counters and appliances

•    Proper care and cleanliness of company-owned vehicles and equipment

•    Promote safety and follow all safety rules.  Ability to safely use all snow-removal, lawn and landscaping tools as well as follow safe work practices in all job duties

•    This position may include light maintenance; for example: replacing light bulbs and blinds.

•    Perform position responsibilities with cost effectiveness in mind at all times and be efficient in work practices

•    Meet daily with supervisor/or assigned Portfolio Managers

•    Attend company meetings as needed

•    Special projects as assigned by supervisor, Portfolio Managers, VP of Property Management, COO or owners

What do other employees like about working at Hornig Companies?

• Culture of positivity
• Small company family values in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
• No on-call responsibilities and consistent Mon-Fri daytime schedule
• Ownership and management respect for building and grounds knowledge
• Company paid lunches and on-going training
• Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

 What should I bring to the team?

• Attention to detail
• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator license (CPO) within 2 months of employment
• Some knowledge of operating light machines like snow blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers or carpet cleaning equipment
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid Driver’s License and meet car insurance requirements
• Ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to operate applicable phone applications for work orders, time allocation and information look-up
• Multi-housing experience is a plus!