Grounds Technician

Grounds Technician

Phoenix, AZ 85032

Salary Range $19.00 - $19.50 Base+Commission/month Position Type Full Time Category Maintenance

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

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

Workplace Support

• Company-provided maintenance uniforms

Career Development

• Continuing education reimbursement program after 1 year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certifications
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a nationally recognized property management company

Join Weidner Apartment Homes and become part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success.

Qualifications:

• 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…