Grounds Keeper

Yes! Communities; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Life, long and short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

YES Communities in Summerville, SC is seeking a Grounds Keeper to maintain community grounds and facilities, including mowing, trimming, and landscaping, with focus on curb appeal.

You will follow OSHA standards, use PPE, and assist with maintenance tasks; a high school diploma is preferred and a valid SC driver’s license is required. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA certifications or trainings are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community grounds and assets including buildings and pools.
• Mow lawns and trim edges around walks and flower beds.
• Landscape maintenance: plant flowers, prune trees, and trim grounds.
• Operate and make minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment.
• Follow OSHA standards and wear PPE as required.
• Respond to maintenance tasks and assist with notices/heard reads.
• Assist with winter road maintenance and de-icing when applicable.
• Coordinate with team members, vendors, and residents.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

OSHA awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Maintenance tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA training/certifications (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work tablet / electronic devices

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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:

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

Grounds Keeper Physical Requirements:

• Abilitytostandandwalkforuptoeight(8)hoursperday
• 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

The YES Difference

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match

YES I can help *YES We are a team * YES We add value * YES We build community

YES Communitiesis an Equal Opportunity Employer