Groundskeeper #812

Cal-Am Properties, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation

Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Cal-Am Properties, Inc. is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the landscape and upkeep of RV resorts, manufactured home and apartment communities. You will lay sod, mow, trim trees, rake, fertilize, and handle repairs to market-ready lots as part of a collaborative maintenance team.

The role follows a 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule, Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Compensation starts at $20.00–$21.00 per hour, with standard benefits including health, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave,

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy equipment.
• Familiar with maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers and hedge trimmers.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Work independently and pay close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lawns, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
• Maintains community lawns using power mowers, push mowers, and/or edgers; mulch, weed, trim plants/trees.
• Plants flowers, trees; Prunes and trims trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides.
• Maintains ground equipment and performs repairs as needed.
• Operates powered lawn equipment such as mowers and clippers.
• Reports maintenance concerns to supervisor.
• Prepares vacancies to market-ready condition.
• Performs other community maintenance tasks and assists staff.
• Delivers communications to residents and assists in events.

Skills

Lifting heavy equipment

Maintenance equipment familiarity

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Lawnmowers

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Formed in 1988, Cal-Am Properties, Inc. is one of the largest privately held operators of RV resorts, manufactured home communities and apartment communities in the United States. Through teamwork and dedication, our staff are valued as an important component to our total success. Everyone at Cal-Am is continually working today for tomorrow’s lifestyle ensuring those we serve have an unparalleled experience of the highest quality.

GROUNDSKEEPER

Responsible for the landscape and maintenance of the grounds of the Resort/Community: including laying sod, mowing grass, trimming and planting trees and plants, raking, and fertilizing. Performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Handles service requests for repairs and improvements of vacant lots to a market-ready status. Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by the Company.

Our standard schedule is Monday through Friday, but occasional weekend work may be required to support property needs or respond to emergencies. Please note that schedules may change from time to time, with or without advance notice, based on business requirements.

Compensation

$20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and Sick, 401K

Schedule

Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with one hour every other Saturday

Responsibilities

• Maintains lawns, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
• Maintains community lawns by using power mowers, push mowers, and/or edgers. Tasks may include: lawn care by laying mulch, removing weeds, and trimming plants/trees; Maintenance of flower beds by pruning, weeding and watering as needed.
• Plants flowers, trees; Prunes and trims trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees.
• Maintains the ground equipment, which may include repairs and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Operates powered lawn equipment, such as mowers, weed whackers, electric clippers, and pruning saws.
• Reports any maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions or repairs to supervisor.
• Prepares or assists in preparing all vacancies to a market-ready condition.
• Performs various community maintenance functions. These functions may include, but are not limited to light bulb changes, caulking, minor plumbing, filter changes, touch-up painting, lock repairs, snow removal, install/repair window coverings, pool maintenance, preventive maintenance, etc.
• Works closely with management and maintenance staff in developing an integral team that effectively represents the quality and professionalism of the Company.
• Maintains open communication with Resort/Property management.
• Represents Company in professional manner at all times, on or off Resort/Community.
• Attends and participates in training seminars as requested.
• Assists other staff members as needed.
• Delivers various communications to residents as needed. Attends and assists in setting up for resident functions and activities.
• Drives motorized vehicle on or off resort/community for company business.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy equipment.
• Must be familiar with the use of maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers and hedge trimmers.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Work independently and pay close attention to detail.