Groundkeeper/Maintenance Worker in Marquette, Michigan at Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan

The Groundkeeper/ Maintenance Worker is responsible for the appearance, maintenance and/or repairs at our residential properties. This position is responsible for maintaining those properties to the highest standards of appearance and cleanliness in the most cost-effective manner possible. As requested and needed, the Groundskeeper/Maintenance Worker also provides support to the facility team servicing our properties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all necessary repairs, service, cleaning, and adjustments are completed during routine inspections
• Perform required repair or service when work orders are initiated, and communicate work order status to the Director of Facilities
• Conduct routine inspections of property grounds and building interiors for damage, unsafe conditions, and general cleanliness
• Perform outside grounds maintenance duties such as snow removal, lawn care, and landscaping as required
• Perform maintenance including but not limited to, drywall repair, painting, minor plumbing, electrical, and mechanical. Responsibilities also may include, but not be limited to, vacuuming, mopping, shampooing carpet, and windows.
• Prepare facilities for licensing, health and fire inspections

Required Skills:

• Knowledgeable of and proficient in the use and care of all hand and power tools, lawn mowers, snowblowers, etc.
• Good mechanical maintenance skills
• Basic carpentry/construction skills to include painting, sheet rock repair and replacement, vinyl and ceramic flooring repair/replacement
• Basic plumbing and electrical skills
• Basic understanding of HVAC
• Basic grounds maintenance skills
• Basic knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and building alarm systems

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record and be insurable
• Must maintain adequate automobile insurance
• Satisfactory background checks required
• Must be reliable and accountable
• Ability to be self-sufficient, work efficiently and independently, and stay on task
• Two years of work experience in general maintenance and carpentry preferred
• Must be proficient at using a smartphone and computer