Grounds Keeper

Yes! Communities, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

YES Communities in Summerville, SC is seeking a Grounds Keeper to maintain community grounds and facilities. The role involves cleaning debris, mowing lawns, trimming edges, and improving curb appeal across the property.

The ideal candidate will have a High school diploma or GED, a valid in-state driver’s license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. OSHA training is a plus, and the role requires vigilance for safety and adherence to PPE standards.

Qualifications

• Groundskeeping experience or demonstrated ability to maintain outdoor spaces.
• Ability to work safely and follow PPE/OSHA guidelines.
• Good communication with team members, vendors, and residents.
• Basic computer or tablet/device usage for work orders and notices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community grounds, buildings, equipment, and facilities.
• Mow lawns and edge along walks and flower beds.
• Landscape tasks including planting, pruning, and debris removal.
• Perform minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment.
• Follow OSHA standards and wear PPE as required.
• Respond to emergency calls or maintenance requests as directed.
• Coordinate with management for notices and meter reads.
• Assist with winter weather tasks and de-icing when necessary.
• Support other maintenance tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Safety consciousness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

In-state driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grounds Keeper

Reports To:

Community Manager

About YES:

Founded in 2008, YES Communities has established itself as a leader in the manufactured housing space. YES is the largest privately held manufactured housing REIT in the country. Our commitment to improving communities and enhancing the lives of our residents is evident in our long-standing industry presence and the experience of our leadership team. This dedication and expertise have earned YES recognition and respect in the field, underscoring our significant role in shaping the manufactured housing landscape.

Grounds Keeper Position Overview:

In this role, you'll be essential in keeping our community grounds and facilities well-maintained and visually appealing. Responsibilities include cleaning up trash and debris, raking leaves, sweeping walkways, mowing lawns, and trimming trees and hedges. In addition, your main focus will be adding curb appeal to the community.

Grounds Keeper Essential Functions:

1. Maintain community assets including grounds, buildings, equipment, pools, etc.
2. Mow lawns and trim edges around walks, flower beds, etc.
3. Landscaping, including but not limited to, mowing, trimming, planting flowers, maintaining tree limbs and prune the grounds as needed
4. Perform minor repairs on equipment utilized in groundskeeping
5. Follow all OSHA standards and maintain PPE equipment
6. Respond to emergency calls as directed by management if applicable.
7. Communicateeffectivelywithteammembers, vendors,andresidents.
8. Assist with maintenance tasks, including but not limited to delivering notices and conducting meter reads as directed by the community manager
9. Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable
10. Additional duties as assigned by management and subject to change

Grounds Keeper Physical Requirements:

• Abilitytostandandwalkforuptoeight(8)hoursperday
• Useofhands,includingfingers,tohandleorfeelobjects,tools,orcontrolsinarepetitivemotion.
• Capacity to reach with arms and hands overhead and in front ofyourbody safely.
• Frequentlyrequiredtobeflexiblebyclimbing,balancing,oroccasionallycrawlinginconfinedspaces
• Ability to see clearly at both far and close distances as well as the capacity to adjust focus effectively.
• Requiredtoregularly push,pull,lift,orcarry50lbs.Occasionallyupto85lbs.
• Proper handling of potentially hazardouschemicals
• Mustbeabletoclimbladders,occasionallyuptoan8-footladdersafely

Grounds Keeper Education and Experience:

• A valid in-state driver’s license is required
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Proficiency inMicrosoftOffice and industry specificsoftwareproducts including the use of electronic devices, such as a work tablet or computer
• OSHA certifications or completed trainings are aplus