Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Chemical; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Team Member Perks & Discounts program

Site Rent Discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays and jury duty pay

Job summary

Sun Communities is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plant beds, and perform snow removal, ensuring our properties remain inviting and well‑kept for residents. You will mow, weed, trim shrubs, inspect irrigation, pick up debris, operate maintenance equipment, and support safety and service quality every day.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months of grounds‑keeping experience, a valid driver's license, ability to lift 25 lbs, and readiness for outdoor work in

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of grounds-keeping experience preferred.
• Must have broad knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns and maintain landscaping to Sun Communities’ standards.
• Inspect and maintain irrigation systems and drainage.
• Picks up trash/debris from common areas daily.
• Operate grounds equipment safely and efficiently.
• Report maintenance issues to the manager.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Driver's license

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Outdoor work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Job description

Job Summary

$15 per hour. Groundskeepers perform a variety of landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties, (where applicable). They regularly mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, plow snow, remove debris from property grounds, and overall ensure our communities are well-maintained and look presentable. Groundskeepers also work to ensure our residents receive quality 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 treat weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and perform other lawn care services (Essential)
• If applicable, maintains community pool(s), testing chemical levels, adjusting appropriately
• Safely operates vehicles for the purpose of performing job duties
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties
• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns that they may identify while performing their daily duties to their manager
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in Previous grounds keeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)
• 6 months in Demonstrated knowledge of and broad 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 be able to lift at least 25 lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to provide legible written reportsAbility to work well independently as well as on a team
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery

Rewarding 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, cool perks, and flexibility.

• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Site Rent Discounts for team members who live in our communities
• Paid sick leave
• Various paid holidays, bereavement time and pay for jury duty