Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining beautiful communities and providing excellent customer service. As a Groundskeeper, you will engage in a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks, ensuring that our properties are always presentable and welcoming. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions, so a passion for nature and physical endurance is essential. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and great perks, making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Team Member Perks & Discounts

Site Rent Discounts

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 6 months of grounds keeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community appearance and ensure compliance with curb appeal standards.
• Perform landscaping duties including mowing, planting, and snow removal.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Customer Service

Basic Computer Proficiency

Teamwork

Ability to Lift 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Equipment

Commercial Machinery

Job description

OVERVIEW

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 Suns curb appeal standards
• Maintains community vehicle and equipment
• Picks up trash/debris from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empties common area trash containers as needed
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as needed
• 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
• 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 Previous grounds keeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry
• 6 months Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques
• 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