Date

March 2026

Title

MaintenanceGrounds Technician

Reports to (Title)

Superintendent

Classification

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The maintenance technician does a variety of quality work associated with maintenance of buildings and grounds managed by Kenrick Corporation. The position takes a self-motivated, self-disciplined individual. This position reports to the specific Superintendent.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties:

• Perform a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of facilities, infrastructure and equipment.

• Perform a variety of internal building maintenance including cleaning, repairing and/or installing doors, windows, kitchen cabinets, walls, floors, and other normal building components.

• Perform a variety of external building and grounds maintenance including repair and cleaning gutters, repairs to leaky roofs, damaged siding, light posts, signs, lawn maintenance, pool maintenance.

• Operate a motor vehicle to haul and transport equipment, supplies and materials.

• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including various types of hand tools, power tools and equipment used in building maintenance and grounds keeping.

• Perform Emergency service calls on a rotating basis.

Knowledge of:

• Carpentry, plumbing, drywalling, roofing, and other skills related to building maintenance.
• OSHA safety practices.
• Operating standard tools, equipment and materials used in general building and grounds maintenance.
• Written and verbal skills in order to perform proper record-keeping.
• Shop math applicable to building maintenance skills.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with others.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safely operate power equipment.
• Climb ladders, work at heights, bend, push, pull and lift 50 pounds or more.

Qualification Requirements:

• Reliable Transportation with NYS License

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Environment

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Work in direct contact with public and co-workers.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Occasional bending, kneeling and crouching.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.

Key Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic.

The maintenance technician will be able to perform the following tasks. This is not an all-encompassing list but a general list:

• General Landscaping

  • Lawn Mowing
  • Soil and Seed Work
  • Bush Removals
  • Weed Removal
  • Plant/Flower Watering

• General Interior Repairs

  • Bulb Changes
  • Drywall repairs
  • Painting Repairs

• General Plumbing Repairs

  • Toilet repairs
  • Faucet repairs

• General Exterior Repairs

  • Bulb changes
  • Fixture Changes