Groundskeeper

Company Overview The Buncher Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a recognized leader in all phases of real estate development, including site acquisitions, construction, lease, and property management.

The Buncher Company provides innovative solutions to clients to adapt to the ever-changing real estate environment.

Start-ups, established mid-sized firms, and Fortune 500 companies have all benefited from the value-added customer service with which we have become synonymous.

Position Summary We are looking for a hardworking and passionate Groundskeeper to uphold Buncher’s standards while completing a wide variety of day-to-day tasks; provide impeccable customer service to our tenants; work in partnership with all Buncher departments to ensure the Company’s portfolio is maintained in an effective and efficient manner to provide a safe and reliable working environment. The responsibilities of this position will vary significantly from day to day and week to week and will include, but are not limited to :

• Directly or indirectly support all exterior grounds activities, including landscaping, as well as maintenance and repair of exterior areas as needed.
• Conduct property inspections and submit deficiencies and repair needs, as well as general upkeep and improvement recommendations to the Lead Groundskeeper.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled general repairs, installation, and maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain landscape equipment and power tools such as mowers, edgers, string trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, sprayers, hand tools, etc.
• Ability to maintain and / or troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Perform snow and ice removal (at specific properties).
• Responsible for removal of trash and debris, blowing areas off, sweeping, raking, mulching, mowing, trimming, edging, watering, and planting material.
• Interact with tenants, visitors, and contractors in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Respond to tenant / manager work requests using the work order management system.
• Respond immediately to emergencies and tenant concerns.
• On-call rotation for after normal business hours emergencies.
• Perform all work to industry standards and maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Complete other special projects and duties as assigned.
• Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No previous experience in building and / or grounds maintenance required.
• Basic IT skills, including ability to use Buncher-selected technology and systems (i.e., Microsoft Office, iPhone, iPad, laptop, etc.) Familiarity with Prism / Building Engines or other work order systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of gardening techniques and gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Grounds, pesticide / herbicide, and / or other maintenance certifications are a plus but not a requirement.
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations, including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 80 lbs. and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, climb, kneel, and balance as part of performing job tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be team-oriented and possess an “upbeat / can-do” attitude.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Benefits When you work at The Buncher Company, you are encouraged to reach your full potential.

We promote a supportive work environment where employees can continue to develop both personally and professionally.  We offer a highly competitive wage and benefits package including :

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.