Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Team member discounts

Site rent discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury duty pay

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. is hiring a part-time Groundskeeper in Battle Creek, MI (Hickory Hills Village). You will perform landscaping maintenance, snow removal as applicable, and deliver quality customer service to residents.

Responsibilities include lawn care, irrigation inspection, debris removal, and operating varied hand tools and equipment. A high school diploma and basic gardening skills are required, with physical fitness to lift 25 lbs and thrive outdoors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months grounds keeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general grounds maintenance techniques required.
• Must lift at least 25 lbs and have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community grounds to Sun's curb appeal standards.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and vehicles.
• Collect trash and keep common areas clean daily.
• Monitor irrigation and assist with weed control when needed.
• Follow safety procedures and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID136008-Posted08/20/2026-Sun Communities, Inc.-MI-Battle Creek, Hickory Hills Village-Regular-Part Time

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 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