Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional.
Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.
Hornig Companies is seeking a full-time Buildings & Grounds Technician to respond to work orders in the Plymouth, Wayzata, and St. Michael area.
What would my responsibilities include?
- Landscape installations: seeding, digging, planting, etc.
- Lawn care: mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, clearing brush, watering, plant care, etc.
- Building cleaning: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning windows, cleaning baseboards cobwebs, etc.)
- Snow removal: shoveling, spreading snow melt and sand, ice control, etc.
- Home Office grounds upkeep: lawn maintenance, shrub grooming, salting, shoveling, etc.
- Pick up building grounds
- Coordinate the movement of lawn and snow removal equipment as well as supplies distribution between properties
Building Assistant:
- Turnover cleaning: completing and following through on all deficient items on the turnover checklist
- Cleaning apartment trash-outs: cleaning units where residents have left behind furniture, debris, etc. Includes the disposal, packaging and storage or removal of the items prior to turnover cleaning
- Storage room cleaning & upkeep
- Water extraction
- Mice extermination and other pest extermination as needed. To be supported by contracted pest control services
- Small engine ongoing maintenance: Perform light maintenance as needed and oversee the seasonal tune up/tune down of all machines including but not limited to oil changes, spark plug changes, etc.
- Act as backup to Home Office personnel in notice distribution
- Fall clean-up and other seasonal projects assistance as needed
Misc Duties:
- Responsible for some cleaning responsibilities; including but not limited to trash pickup, cleaning window glass, mopping, carpet spot cleaning or shampooing, cleaning counters and appliances
- Proper care and cleanliness of company-owned vehicles and equipment
- Promote safety and follow all safety rules. Ability to safely use all snow-removal, lawn and landscaping tools as well as follow safe work practices in all job duties
- This position may include light maintenance; for example: replacing light bulbs and blinds.
- Perform position responsibilities with cost effectiveness in mind at all times and be efficient in work practices
- Meet daily with supervisor/or assigned Portfolio Managers
- Attend company meetings as needed
- Special projects as assigned by supervisor, Portfolio Managers, VP of Property Management, COO or owners
What do other employees like about working at Hornig Companies?
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Culture of positivity
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Small company family values in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
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No on-call responsibilities and consistent Mon-Fri daytime schedule
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Ownership and management respect for building and grounds knowledge
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Company paid lunches and on-going training
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Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and passion for their profession
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All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
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Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match
What should I bring to the team?
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Attention to detail
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Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator license (CPO) within 2 months of employment
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Some knowledge of operating light machines like snow blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers or carpet cleaning equipment
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Ability and willingness to learn
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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Valid Driver’s License and meet car insurance requirements
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Ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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Ability to operate applicable phone applications for work orders, time allocation and information look-up
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Multi-housing experience is a plus!
