Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities • Battle Creek, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Groundskeepers perform a variety of landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties. They regularly mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, plow snow, remove debris from property grounds, and overall ensure communities are well-maintained and look presentable. Groundskeepers also work to ensure residents receive quality customer service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques
• Ability to endure fluctuations in temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work
• Ability to respond to business needs after normal business hours.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to provide legible written reports
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery

Nice To Haves

• 6 months in Previous grounds keeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry

Responsibilities

• Ensures community is presentable at all times and adheres to Sun’s curb appeal standards
• Maintains community vehicle and equipment
• Picks up trash/debris from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empties common area trash containers as needed
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as needed
• Regularly treat weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and perform other lawn care services
• If applicable, maintains community pool(s), testing chemical levels, adjusting appropriately
• Safely operates vehicles for the purpose of performing job duties
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties
• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns that they may identify while performing their daily duties to their manager
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Site Rent Discounts for team members who live in our communities
• Paid sick leave
• Various paid holidays, bereavement time and pay for jury duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED