Maintenance/Grounds Technician Assistant - Richmond, VA

Management Services Corporation (MSC), one of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician Assistant for our Facilities Department at Ashley Park Apartments in Richmond.

Our Maintenance Techs are heroes to our residents. They keep our property in tip top shape, creating a beautiful and peaceful environment for our customers. We don't underestimate the power of cold air conditioning, functioning toilets, nice flower beds, or well-trimmed grass. Our Technician Assistants make it happen all year long!

Summary/Objective

To maintain all outdoor and common areas in a safe and attractive condition and assist the Facilities Maintenance department with basic apartment maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Technician Assistant is a vital component of our community's day to day impression on existing residents and prospective residents. As such the Grounds/Technician Assistant is expected to maintain a high level of quality customer service and professionalism and ensure that property has the highest level of curb appeal 365 days a year for MSC Apartments.

Essential Functions

• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds. Maintain cleanliness of all common areas, sidewalks, and adjacent to the road, and in front of office.
• Assist with maintenance and turnover, including basic repairs, work orders, and preventative maintenance.
• Cross train in plumbing, electrical, and basic HVAC.
• Ladder work required.
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis. Remove all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes. Transfer to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Notify manager of any diseased, dying or dead landscape plantings.
• Be aware of chemical or fertilizing postings and signs.
• Clean property on regular basis. Rake, trim shrubs, shovel mud, when necessary.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Clean and maintain pool as directed.
• Perform routine maintenance on property as requested.
• Clean and sweep dumpster areas and all outdoor recreational areas. Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster.
• Use blower to keep sidewalks, curbs and walking areas clear of loose grass and brush.
• Shovel snow, plow and salt or use ice melt, as needed. Adhere to company / site specific snow policy.
• Clean all common areas.
• Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Wear support belt and use safety equipment (goggles, masks and gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
• Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways and garages as needed.
• Assist with "make-ready" duties when requested.
• Distribute resident communications, i.e. upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.
• Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
• May be required to travel to other Company-owned assets to assist with work order duties/turnover.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel/ Driving

• May need to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• On-call status for snow removal.
• Maintenance on-call rotation is required once fully cross trained.
• Must have valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed

Salary depends on skills and experience. Family-owned and family-friendly, The Caton Companies offer 401(k), excellent medical/dental coverage, as well as other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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