Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Communities is seeking a Groundskeeper in Battle Creek, MI. The role involves landscaping maintenance, lawn care, snow removal where applicable, and ensuring amenities are well-maintained for residents.

Responsibilities include mowing, weed control, irrigation checks, and operating related equipment. Requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months in grounds keeping, and the ability to work outdoors and on-call as needed. Email: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months grounds keeping experience preferred.
• 6 months knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques required.
• Ability to endure outdoor work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures community is presentable and adheres to curb appeal standards.
• Maintains community vehicle and equipment.
• Picks up trash/debris daily from common areas.
• Inspects irrigation system and performs repairs as needed.
• Performs lawn care: weed control, trimming, planting, mulching.

Skills

Mowing lawns

Weed control

Planting flowers/shrubs

Lawn care equipment

Teamwork

Outdoor work in varying weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

Hickory Hills Village $15 per hour $15 per hour

Job Summary

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 reports
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery

REWARDING BENEFITS

• 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

ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an online application, please contact us at (844) SUN-4343. Alternatively, an email may be sent to [e-mail]. "Applicant Accommodation" should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job.

Battle Creek, MI, US

Employment Type: Regular

Classification: Part Time

Job Reference: 136008

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