Grounds Technician

Palisades at Pleasant Crossing

As an Apartment 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.

• Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintaining pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways
• 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
• Assist Maintenance and Housekeeping teams in 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

• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use an appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to be on feet constantly for the 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 and contribute daily
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experience with Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Yardi 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 and maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to work outside of normal scheduled hours as needed
• 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 transportation at all times
• Driver’s license; vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid, unexpired, and match the country in which the associate will work