Groundskeeper

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

Job summary

DTN Management Company is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain landscaping and outdoor facilities at our properties in East Lansing, Michigan. The role supports the maintenance team, performing lawn care, pruning, and routine grounds cleaning on a part-time schedule.

The position operates Monday through Friday for 20–25 hours per week, with responsibilities including snow removal, lighting checks, and basic repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Eye for detail reflecting DTN brand.
• Desire to provide great customer outcomes.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience using industry software preferred.
• Reliable transportation to commute daily.

Responsibilities

• Plant grass, flowers, shrubs and maintain landscaping.
• Water lawn and prune shrubs and trees.
• Rake, blow and bag leaves; clean grounds.
• Maintain drainage ditches and lighting fixtures.
• Monitor safety, parking areas; report malfunctions.
• Assist with snow removal and salting sidewalks.
• Repair fences, gates, and curbs.
• Distribute flyers to residents as needed.
• Support maintenance and pool staff as required.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Computer skills

Industry software experience

Reliable transportation

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