Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Perks & Discounts program

Rent discounts for team members

Paid sick leave

Holidays and jury duty leave

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain landscapes, mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, and support a clean, inviting community.

You will contribute to curb appeal and resident satisfaction by performing duties with courtesy and attention to detail. Responsibilities include inspecting irrigation, trimming shrubs, picking up debris, performing light snow removal when required, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months groundskeeping experience preferred.
• 6 months knowledge of general grounds maintenance techniques required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures.
• On-call availability.
• Basic computer skills, including email and internet.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficient with hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintains community presentable at all times per curb appeal standards.
• Maintains community vehicle and equipment.
• Picks up trash/debris from common areas daily and empties trash containers as needed.
• Inspects irrigation system and repairs as needed.
• Performs weed control, lawn care, mulching, pruning, and general planting.
• Maintains pools by testing chemical levels when applicable.
• Follows safety procedures during duties.
• Reports maintenance issues to the manager.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

Groundskeepers are responsible for a range of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and (where applicable) snow removal duties. They routinely mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, plow snow, and remove debris to ensure community grounds are clean, well maintained, and visually presentable. They also support a positive resident experience by delivering courteous, responsive 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 treats weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/wood chips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions. Performs other lawn care services as needed (Essential)


• If applicable, maintains community pool(s) by testing chemical levels and adjusting appropriately


• Follows safety procedures while performing duties


• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns identified while performing daily duties, to the manager


• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)


• 6 months in previous groundskeeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)


• 6 months in demonstrated knowledge and 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 have a valid driver's license


• 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