The Life Properties is growing! We are adding a Grounds Technician to our team! Under the general direction of management, the Grounds Technician ensures that the residential community always looks clean and presentable.

Who are we?

Formed in 2017, The Life Properties is the property management and construction management affiliate of Olive Tree Holdings, a mission driven private investment company with a focus on real estate. Dedicated to providing elevated living experiences for residents through heightened levels of customer service, the firm conducts extensive research to assess the current state of each property within the portfolio and map out tailored capital improvement programs to bringing rehabilitation efforts to fruition in a timely manner for residents while simultaneously bolstering operational efficiencies within each multifamily community. Since its inception, The Life Properties has managed Olive Tree Holding’s portfolio of over 16,000 units of workforce and affordable housing, managed over 4,400 units of affordable housing across 18 properties and managed the allocation of over $250 million in capital expenditure funds throughout the lifecycle of 54 investments.

The Life at Green Arbor 14 Oak Rd, Columbus, OH 43217

What do we offer? Competitive compensation package with a variety of benefit options. A great group of people that believe in working together for the greater good and having fun while doing it! A team that supports your personal and professional growth and is willing to make investment to help you achieve your long-term goals.

What your day to day will look like:

• Maintains the grounds of the assigned property. Cleans the exterior and surroundings of each building.
• Pressure washes the exterior of each building and sidewalks on a rotating basis.
• Removes debris from building gutters for preventative maintenance and insect control purposes.
• Maintains a clean and uniform landscape by collecting all debris around buildings and within breezeways.
• Applies pesticides and lawn chemicals to the grounds as needed to maintain a weed-free landscape.• Rakes mulch from buildings for insect control purposes.
• Monitors the property landscape and notifies management of any problem areas or safety hazards.
• May perform pool maintenance such as cleaning and removing debris.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to succeed:

• High school diploma/GED
• Groundskeeping, janitorial or related experience preferred
• Valid drivers license required
• Top notch customer service skills
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Must be able to read/write

Environmental requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, bend, walk use hands and fingers to control objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The associate must be able to lift 25 pounds individually and up to 50 pounds with assistance devices (dollies, hand trucks, additional persons).
• Must be able to see and read to complete forms, read reports, and visually determine the correct working order of physical aspect of units and other property facilities. Frequently needs to see small details.
• While performing the duties of this job the associate primarily works in an outdoor environment exposed to adverse weather conditions as well as dirt and/or dust.