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Groundskeeper - Part Time

Woodlake Trails

Battle Creek (MI)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can thrive in an inclusive environment! As a Groundskeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining beautiful landscapes and ensuring the community looks its best. Your responsibilities will include mowing, planting, and snow removal, all while delivering exceptional customer service to residents. This role offers a chance to work outdoors, engage with nature, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. If you enjoy hands-on work and being part of a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow and be rewarded in a dynamic workplace!

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
Bereavement Time
Pay for Jury Duty

Qualifications

  • 6 months of groundskeeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry.
  • Ability to work outdoors in fluctuating temperatures and respond to after-hours needs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties as needed.
  • Ensure community is presentable and adheres to curb appeal standards.
  • Maintain community vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance
Customer Service
Basic Computer Proficiency
Ability to Lift 25 lbs
Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools
Power Equipment
Commercial Machinery

Job description

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At Sun, we recognize that diversity fosters innovation. Apply now to join a company with an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and thrive!

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

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 careers@suncommunities.com. "Applicant Accommodation" should be included in the subject line of the email.
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