LAWN CARE

UMH Properties Inc • Elkhart, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Lawn Caretaker is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and health of community lawns and green spaces. This role involves performing a variety of lawn care tasks, including mowing, watering, fertilizing, and weed control. The Community Lawn Caretaker ensures that community lawns are well-maintained, aesthetically pleasing, and safe for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Requirements

• Proven experience in lawn care, groundskeeping, or landscaping.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and maintain mowing and landscaping equipment.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide the UMH standard of service.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to complete job duties.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to attend periodic training on procedures and laws as they pertain to the job duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular lawn maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, and trimming to keep community lawns well-manicured and visually appealing.
• Monitor soil moisture levels and water lawns as needed. Operate and maintain irrigation systems, adjusting watering schedules based on weather conditions and water conservation guidelines.
• Apply fertilizers and other lawn care products to promote healthy grass growth and control weeds. Follow proper application techniques and safety guidelines.
• Maintain landscape beds, including pulling out weeds, and pruning shrubs and trees.
• Operate and maintain lawn care equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, and sprayers. Perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs on equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

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