Groundskeeper

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription

Dental and Vision

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation RV Discounts

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors is seeking a Groundskeeper in Ocala, FL to perform landscaping, grounds maintenance, and seasonal snow removal where applicable. You will mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, and help maintain community aesthetics while delivering courteous, responsive resident services.

You will also maintain equipment, monitor irrigation, and assist with pool care as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors year-round.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months groundskeeping experience in apartment/manufactured housing preferred.
• 6 months knowledge of general grounds maintenance techniques required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to endure outdoor work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work on-call and after hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintains community curb appeal according to Sun's standards.
• Maintains community vehicle and equipment.
• Picks up trash and debris daily in common areas.
• Inspects and repairs irrigation systems as needed.
• Maintains lawns, plants flowers, weeds, and trims shrubs/hedges.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Irrigation systems

Commercial machinery

Job description

Overview

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

Overview

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 4 plan options so 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 a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

$17.50-$18.50 per hour