Groundskeeper

Sun Communities; McKean Township (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor areas across our communities. You will perform lawn care, weed control, irrigation inspection, and general maintenance to ensure clean, visually appealing grounds.

The role requires physical outdoor work, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently or in a team. On-site responsibilities include safety adherence and responsive resident-facing service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months in groundskeeping in apartment/manufactured housing preferred.
• 6 months in general grounds maintenance techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains community appearance per Sun’s curb appeal standards (Essential).
• Maintains community vehicle and equipment (Essential).
• Collects trash/debris daily in common areas and streets (Essential).
• Inspects irrigation system and performs repairs as needed (Essential).
• Performs lawn care tasks: weed control, mowing, planting flowers/shrubs, trimming, mulching (Essential).
• Maintains pools by testing chemical levels if applicable.
• Follows safety procedures and reports maintenance issues to the manager.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor work endurance

Team player

Safety awareness

Basic computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 months groundskeeping experience in apartment/manufactured housing

6 months grounds maintenance techniques

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

Groundskeepers are responsible for a range of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and (where applicable) snow removal duties. They routinely mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, plow snow, and remove debris to ensure community grounds are clean, well maintained, and visually presentable. They also support a positive resident experience by delivering courteous, responsive customer service

Job Duties

• Ensures community is presentable at all times and adheres to Sun’s curb appeal standards (Essential)
• Maintains community vehicle and equipment (Essential)
• Picks up trash/debris from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empties common area trash containers as needed (Essential)
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly; repairs as needed (Essential)
• Regularly treats weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/wood chips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions. Performs other lawn care services as needed (Essential)
• If applicable, maintains community pool(s) by testing chemical levels and adjusting appropriately
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties
• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns identified while performing daily duties, to the manager
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in previous groundskeeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)
• 6 months in demonstrated knowledge and experience in general grounds maintenance techniques (Required)
• Ability to endure fluctuations in temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work
• Ability to respond to business needs after normal business hours.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of achild, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty