Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities, Inc.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Team Member Perks & Discounts

Site Rent Discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays, bereavement time and/jJ

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to maintain our community landscapes and support snow removal where applicable. The role emphasizes curb appeal, resident service, and safe operation of equipment.

Responsibilities include lawn care, irrigation checks, and daily cleanup, with a High School Diploma or GED required. Physical ability to lift 25 lbs, and a valid driver’s license are essential. Apply to join our team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months in grounds keeping experience in apartment/manufactured housing (preferred).
• 6 months in general grounds maintenance techniques (required).
• Ability to endure outdoor work in varying temperatures.
• Willingness to work after hours on-call.
• Basic computer proficiency (email/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 in a team.
• Proficient with hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintains community appearance per curb appeal standards.
• Maintains community vehicles and equipment.
• Picks up trash/debris daily in common areas and streets.
• Inspects irrigation systems and repairs as needed.
• Mows, weeds, plants flowers/shrubs, mulches, trims shrubs/hedges.
• Operates vehicles safely to perform duties.
• Follows safety procedures and reports issues to management.
• Works on other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Grounds keeping experience

Grounds maintenance techniques

Valid driver’s license

Lifting 25 lbs

Hand tools operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Groundkeepers 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

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

Employment Information

• Employment Type: Regular
• Classification: Part Time
• $15 per hour
• Job Reference: 136008
• Job Segment: Agribusiness, Agricultural, Agronomy, Part Time, Agriculture

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