Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Job DescriptionDateMarch 2026 TitleMaintenance & Grounds Technician Reports to (Title)Superintendent ClassificationNon-Exempt Job SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesDuties: 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 CompetenciesAbility 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 LandscapingLawn MowingSoil and Seed WorkBush RemovalsWeed RemovalPlant/Flower WateringGeneral Interior RepairsBulb ChangesDrywall repairsPainting RepairsGeneral Plumbing RepairsToilet repairsFaucet repairsGeneral Exterior RepairsBulb changesFixture Changes