Building & Grounds : Part-Time
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Groundskeeper, Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description
Job Description
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 seeks a part-time Buildings and Grounds technician in the Chaska area. The part-time Building and Grounds position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive on variety and making hands-on contributions.
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 brea
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