Landscaping & Maintenance #119

Cal-Am Properties Inc; Lely (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal-Am Properties, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Landscaping & Maintenance team member to maintain resort and community grounds, mow lawns, trim plants, lay mulch, and prepare vacancies to market-ready condition.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional weekend work. Responsibilities include maintaining sidewalks and driveways, operating mowers and edgers, applying fertilizers where needed, keeping equipment in good repair, and reporting safety concerns to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy equipment.
• Familiar with maintenance equipment such as mowers and trimmers.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic maintenance issues.
• Capable of working independently with attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lawns, sidewalks, driveways, and grounds features.
• Mows and edges lawns using appropriate equipment.
• Cares for lawns by mulching, weeding and trimming plants.
• Maintains flower beds with pruning and watering as needed.
• Prunes trees, shrubs and hedges; plants new flora.
• Operates fertilizing and pesticide applications as required and safe.
• Keeps ground equipment in good repair and performs light maintenance.
• Reports maintenance concerns to supervisor and assists on special projects.

Skills

Lift heavy equipment

Operate maintenance tools

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Valid driver's license

Tools

Lawn mowers

Edgers

Hedge trimmers

Pruners

Chain saws

Fertilizer sprayers

Job description

Formed in 1988, Cal-Am Properties, Inc. is one of the largest privately held operators of RV resorts, manufactured home communities and apartment communities in the United States. Through teamwork and dedication, our staff are valued as an important component to our total success. Everyone at Cal-Am is continually working today for tomorrow’s lifestyle ensuring those we serve have an unparalleled experience of the highest quality.

LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

The Landscape & Maintenance employees maintain the grounds of Resort/Community, including laying sod, mowing grass, trimming trees and plants, raking, and fertilizing. The qualified individual performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. They handle service requests for repairs and improvements of vacant lots to a market-ready status. They work as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by the Company. Our standard schedule is Monday through Friday, but occasional weekend work may be required to support property needs or respond to emergencies. Please note that schedules may change from time to time, with or without advance notice, based on business requirements.

Compensation: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and Sick, 401K
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Responsibilities

Maintains lawns, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, and other grounds features.

Mows and edges lawns, using power mowers, push mowers, and/or edgers.

Cares for lawns by laying mulch, removing weeds, and trimming trees and plants.

Maintains flower beds by pruning, weeding and watering as needed.

Prunes and trims trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.

Plants flowers and trees.

Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees.

Maintains the ground equipment which may include repairs and preventive maintenance as needed.

Operates powered lawn equipment, such as mowers, weed whackers, electric clippers, and pruning saws.

Reports any maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions or repairs to supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Prepares or assists in preparing all vacancies to a market-ready condition.

Performs various community maintenance functions and records findings in maintenance log. These functions may include, but are not limited to light bulb changes, caulking, filter changes, touch-up painting, lock repairs, snow removal, install/repair window coverings, pool maintenance, minor HVAC maintenance, preventive maintenance, etc.

Moves heavy objects as requested.

Assists Maintenance Supervisor or Community/Resort Manager on special maintenance projects, i.e., preventive maintenance of building components and/or mechanicals.

Assists in keeping the grounds and common areas free of trash and debris.

Works closely with management and maintenance staff in developing an integral team that effectively represents the quality and professionalism of the Company.

Maintains open communication with Resort/Community management.

Delivers various communications to residents as needed. Attends and assists in setting up for resident functions and activities.

Drives motorized vehicle on or off Resort/Community for company business.

Qualifications

Must be able to lift heavy equipment.

Must be familiar with the use of maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers and hedge trimmers.

Problem identification and resolution.

Work independently and pay close attention to detail.

Valid driver’s license along with a good driving record.