Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with employer matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Team Member Perks & Discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays and bereavement time

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors in Battle Creek, Michigan, is seeking a Groundskeeper. The role involves landscaping maintenance, snow removal, and ensuring community appearance meets standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, groundskeeping experience, and be able to lift at least 25 lbs. The position offers $15 per hour, benefits including a 401(k), paid sick leave, and various team member perks.

Qualifications

• 6 months of groundskeeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community is presentable and maintain curb appeal.
• Maintain community vehicles and equipment.
• Pick up trash and debris daily.

Skills

Grounds maintenance techniques

Basic computer proficiency

Teamwork

Operating hand tools and power equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Groundskeepers perform a variety of landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties, mowing lawns, weeding, planting flowers, plowing snow, removing debris, and ensuring communities are well‑maintained and look presentable. They also provide quality customer service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community is presentable at all times and adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards.
• Maintain community vehicle and equipment.
• Picks up trash/debris from common areas and streets daily; empties common area trash containers as needed.
• Inspect irrigation system regularly and repair as necessary.
• Treat weeds, perform weed control, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs damaged by weather, and perform other lawn care services.
• If applicable, maintain community pool(s), testing chemical levels, adjusting appropriately.
• Safely operate vehicles for job duties.
• Follow safety procedures while performing duties.
• Report all community maintenance issues and concerns to manager.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months of prior groundskeeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)
• 6 months of demonstrated knowledge and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques (Required)
• Ability to work outdoors in fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to respond to business needs after normal business hours.
• Ability to work on an on‑call schedule.
• Basic computer proficiency, including 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 and as part of a team.
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.

Benefits

$15 per hour

• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on 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.