Grounds & Light Maintenance - Orton Keyes
Rockford, IL 
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Position: Grounds & Light Maintenance - Orton Keyes
Location: Rockford, IL
Job Id: 2665
# of Openings: 1
Grounds & Light Maintenance

Grounds & Light Maintenance is one of the most important jobs for maintaining community housing properties in a safe, attractive, and comfortable condition for our residents. Gorman & Company is looking for an experienced full time Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician who is committed to providing first class groundskeeping and light maintenance services as part of a collaborative maintenance team at our property in Rockford, IL.

Gorman team members are passionate about their work and also like to have fun! It's an "all hands-on deck" kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted "Best Place To Work". We offer a full line of great benefits including 18 days of PTO and even Pet Insurance to those who qualify! We volunteer in our community, have a DEI Team, and organize Culture Club events! If you want to have fun, be valued, and make a difference, apply today!

A day in the life of a Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician:
  • Work with our maintenance team to perform grounds maintenance such as lawn services, maintaining shrubs and gardens, spraying insecticides and clean-up.
  • Outdoor building maintenance - painting, light bulbs, install and/or maintain fences.
  • Assist outside contractors and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
  • Assist in supplies inventory control and upkeep of all ground's equipment.
  • Maintains watering and drainage systems.
  • Attends all instructional classes conducted by management.

What do I need to qualify to be a Grounds & Light Maintenance Technician?
  • Must have your own vehicle and a valid driver's license.
  • Previous grounds keeping / landscaping / maintenance experience required.
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude with ability to operate lawn equipment.
  • Must be able to read work orders / service requests.
  • Good safety habits.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Why work with us at Gorman?
  • $17.00 per hour
  • Eligibility for our Property Bonus program!
  • Full Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term disability, Flex Spending, and more!
  • 401K+ Match (up to 6%)
  • 18 Days PTO & 10 1/2 Paid Holidays!
  • Education Reimbursement towards position related coursework.
  • Team Member Development & Training
  • DEI Committee and Culture Club Committee dedicated to making your employee experience great!

Gorman & Company is a trusted partner in the community specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.

Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Pay Range: $17 per hour
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Gorman & Company is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Gorman & Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
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