Groundskeeper

Gonzales Development Company is looking to hire an experienced groundskeeper for their Meriam Park location. Located in Chico, California, Meriam Park is a truly innovative community where threads of sustainability and collaboration are woven into a cultural center. Focused on food and health, unique living options, and progressive workspaces, Meriam Park is for everyone from artists and makers to established or emerging businesses in the technology and medical industries. This master-planned development blends the best new urban trends with traditional neighborhood design principles to build functional, creative and socially vibrant environments that will be enjoyed workers, residents, and visitors alike – and that will endure for generations.

Duties:

• Under general supervision, performs general maintenance and repair duties as assigned of newly constructed and future properties at Meriam Park including exterior of commercial and residential.

• Ensure tenants’ concerns and work orders are resolved with urgency, quality, and service, consistent with policy and performance expectations.

• Basic carpentry, hand tools, irrigation/plumbing, and electrical general knowledge to perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.

• Maintains and repairs light fixtures and receptacles; replaces light bulbs; troubleshoots and makes electrical repairs not requiring a license.

• Uses safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties as required, reports fire, sanitary and safety hazards, and the need for repairs to manager.

• Takes appropriate action to resolve issues and maintain functionality and operation.

• Look after apartment housing and commercial buildings to ensure everything looks clean and well-maintained and everything is in good working order.

• Use of pressure washer and window cleaning

• Ability to perform manual work and work in all weather and perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks including climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting moderate to heavy objects and ability to maneuver in small spaces including attics and crawl spaces.

• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones with the use of proper hand signals as required.

• Maintain a clean property, clean, and maintain all trash areas. Remove excess debris from all dumpsters and construction sites as needed. Pick up all trash, tools, equipment, and material from the property as needed.

• Conducts routine inspections and performs miscellaneous duties including preventative maintenance and refurbishing of areas as needed.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and outside conditions that could/may include inclement weather, heat, humidity along with exposure to dust and concrete. Loud noisy work conditions.

• Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and electronically. Ability to write and maintain records and reports; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Determine the appropriate actions to take regarding assigned tasks. Ensures quality of completed assignments.

• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems as needed.

• Protect organization's value by keeping proprietary information confidential.

• Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned.

• Adept at multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced atmosphere with attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• A valid California driver’s license, proof of current insurance meeting or exceeding state requirements and vehicle registration, clean (less than 4 points) DMV record and reliable transportation.

• Works independently and well with a team.

• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.

• Good communication skills and be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must have a positive attitude and be able to work safely.

• Must be highly motivated and take direction well.

• Have the ability to work productively without supervision.

• Able to lift, maneuver, or otherwise perform any of the physical duties as required by this position.

• Able to lift over 50lbs

• Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.

• Walking/Standing often required 80% of the time

• Available to work overtime or when situations require.

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors, sometimes in extreme heat.

• Experience using hand tools.

• Knowledge of maintenance practices and repair methods.

• Knowledge of safety measures.

• Dependable and the ability to report for work regularly and punctually.

• Ability to pass a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22