Groundskeeper

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription

Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plantings, and common areas at our communities in Pennsylvania. You will perform weed control, irrigation checks, debris removal, and routine equipment maintenance while providing courteous resident service.

The role requires outdoor work, a valid driver's license, and the ability to respond to on-call needs. The position offers hourly pay and benefits including health coverage, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months groundskeeping experience preferred.
• 6 months knowledge of general grounds maintenance techniques required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work outdoors and respond to on-call needs.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, and maintain curb appeal to Sun standards.
• Maintain community vehicle and equipment.
• Collect trash and debris in common areas daily; empty trash as needed.
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems; weed control and trimming as needed.
• Maintain pools by testing chemicals when applicable; follow safety procedures.
• Report maintenance issues to the manager and assist with special projects.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

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

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

$18 per hour