Resort Groundskeeper - Part Time

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Thonotosassa (FL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Team Member Perks & Discounts program

Discounts at Sun Outdoors locations

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays and bereavement time

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors in Thonotosassa, Florida is hiring Resort Groundskeepers to manage landscaping maintenance, perform snow removal, and ensure resort areas are well-kept. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, and prior groundskeeping experience is preferred.

Employees enjoy perks like daily pay, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and various paid leaves. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $16.

Qualifications

• 6 months in previous groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures while working outdoors.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties.
• Maintain vehicles and resort equipment.
• Ensure resort grounds are presentable at all times.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Ability to operate hand tools and machinery

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial machinery

Job description

Job Summary

Resort 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 resorts are well‑maintained and look presentable. Resort Groundskeepers also work to ensure our residents and guests receive quality customer service. On occasion, Resort Groundskeepers may help out with light maintenance work throughout the property.

Job Duties

• Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately (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)
• Picks up trash and debris from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empties trash in common areas, shoveling, performing maintenance or repair duties, using saws, weed eaters, blowers, mowers, drills or other hand tools (Essential)
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly; repairs as needed (Essential)
• Reports all resort maintenance issues and concerns that they may identify while performing their daily duties directly to their manager (Essential)
• Maintains resort vehicles and equipment (Essential)
• Ensures resort is presentable at all times and adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards
• If applicable, maintains resort pool(s), testing chemical levels, adjusting appropriately
• Safely operates vehicles for the purpose of performing job duties
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in previous groundskeeping experience in the resort industry (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions requires constant outdoor work
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• Ability to provide legible written reports
• Ability to work well independently as well as a team
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet
• Must have a valid driver's license

Benefits

At Sun Outdoors, 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.

• Get paid daily with DailyPay
• 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
• Discounts at Sun Outdoors locations across the nation
• Paid sick leave
• Various paid holidays, bereavement time and pay for jury duty

$16 per hour