Groundskeeper Manhattan - Part-Time

MCCULLOUGH DEVELOPMENT INC • Manhattan, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining, under the direction of the Manhattan Management staff, the overall appearance and cleanliness of the Manhattan residential properties. Assists Director of Maintenance with turnovers and work orders as directed. Person will be working outside for most of their time.

Requirements

• One year of groundskeeper experience preferred
• The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers and similar products
• Skills in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery like bush/tree trimmer and chain saw
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely
• Must be friendly, courteous, respectful, and responsive to tenants and fellow workers.
• Must be able to prioritize, be self-motivated and work independently.
• Must have reliable transportation & a valid drivers license.
• Work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing ladders, frequent lifting of objects over 50 pounds, crawling, crouching and reaching
• Must be able to handle lawn chemicals and paint

Responsibilities

• Removing trash/debris from exterior common areas and parking lots
• Sweeping of sidewalks and curbs
• Emptying of pet waste stations, where applicable
• Sweeping/blowing leaves out of walkways, from behind A/C condensers, etc.
• Removing snow by using snowblower and shoveling; ice melt as needed
• Raking leaves and removing branches or limbs
• Watering of landscape beds
• Spraying/Pulling weeds in landscape beds and parking lots
• Adding plant life to existing landscape beds as directed
• Fertilizing lawns, trees and flowers
• Properly pruning trees and bushes, freshening of mulch/rocks in beds
• Over-seed grass areas
• Cutting back overgrown brush

Benefits

• Health/Dental insurance benefits
• VSP Vision discount plan
• 401k retirement plan participation
• Flexible spending account participation
• Option for Aflac supplemental insurance plans (accident, cancer, short-term disability, life, etc.)
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) after continuous months of service
• Option for set monthly cell phone reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed