Groundskeeper

Woodlake Trails; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

On-site Fitness Center

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sun Communities is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain community grounds, operate tools and equipment, and support a positive resident experience through courteous service.

You will perform lawn care, irrigation inspections, and routine maintenance while following safety procedures. Position requires outdoor work in varying temperatures and occasional after-hours on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to endure outdoor conditions in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work after hours and on-call as needed.
• Basic computer and email/internet proficiency.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community presentable at all times per curb appeal standards.
• Maintain community vehicle and equipment.
• Pick up trash and empty containers daily.
• Inspect irrigation systems and perform repairs as needed.
• Perform lawn care: weed control, raking, planting, mulching, trimming shrubs, removing damaged tree limbs.
• Maintain pools by testing and adjusting chemical levels if applicable.
• Follow safety procedures during duties.
• Report maintenance issues to the manager.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Endure outdoor conditions

On-call schedule

Teamwork

Operate hand tools & equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

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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

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