Groundskeeper - Part Time
Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors · Battle Creek, MI · 2 mo ago
Management$15/hrPart-time
Job Summary
Groundskeepers perform a variety of landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties, ensuring our communities are well-maintained and look presentable. They also work to ensure our residents receive quality customer service.
Job Duties
- 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 treats 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
- Fulfills other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 6 months in Previous grounds keeping experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)
- 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