Groundskeeper

DTN Management; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

DTN Management Company in Michigan is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain exterior grounds of multifamily properties. The role includes lawn care, pruning, litter removal, lighting maintenance, snow clearing, and assisting maintenance and pool staff. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 20–25 hours per week, on-site in East Lansing area.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, team-focused, and proficient with Microsoft Office; industry software experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Eye for detail; properties and team members represent the DTN brand.
• Desire to provide great customer outcomes.
• Proficient with computers and software platforms (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using industry software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plant grass, flowers, shrubs; water lawn and shrubs; prune as needed.
• Rake, blow, and bag leaves.
• Clean grounds; remove litter and assist with trash removal.
• Clean drainage ditches and culverts.
• Monitor and maintain outdoor lighting; replace bulbs; report malfunctions.
• Post on doors or distribute flyers as needed to residents.
• Provide support to maintenance and pool staff.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Detail-oriented

Customer service mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Industry software experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

For more than 50 years, DTN has been one of Michigan's leading property management, construction, development, and ownership companies of multifamily properties. DTN seeks to create and deliver unique experiences for those choosing a DTN home or apartment.

As a Groundskeeper, your primary responsibilities include:

• Plant grass, flowers, shrubs (as needed), water lawn and shrubs, prune shrubs and trees
• Rake, blow and bag leaves
• Clean grounds, remove litter, and assist with trash removal
• Clean out drainage ditches and culverts
• Monitor and maintain all outside property lighting, safety, sub and covered parking fixtures, replace light bulbs and remove broken glass, etc.
• Notify supervisor and/or management of possible malfunctions
• Clean snow and debris from sidewalks and driveways; spread salt on public passage ways, maintain salt supply
• Repair and maintain fences, gates, outbuildings, curbs, etc.
• As community conditions require, post on doors and/or distribute flyers to residents
• Provide support to maintenance and pool staff as needed

Core Candidate Qualities:

• Can do attitude and collaborative mindset - We all succeed by working as a team
• An eye for detail - Our properties and team members are representing the DTN brand
• Desire to provide great customer outcomes
• Proficient with computers and various software platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using industry software is preferred
• Reliable transportation to get to work daily and conduct daily job responsibilities

Expected schedule: Monday - Friday (20-25 hours per week)

For more information, please visit www.dtnmgt.com