Groundskeeper #812 - Cal-Am Properties Inc

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.

GROUNDSKEEPER

Responsible for the landscape and maintenance of the grounds of the Resort/Community: including laying sod, mowing grass, trimming and planting trees and plants, raking, and fertilizing. Performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Handles service requests for repairs and improvements of vacant lots to a market-ready status. Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by the Company.

Compensation: $19.00 - $19.50 Hourly
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and Sick, 401K

Responsibilities

• Maintains lawns, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
• Maintains community lawns by using power mowers, push mowers, and/or edgers. Tasks may include: lawn care by laying mulch, removing weeds, and trimming plants/trees; Maintenance of flower beds by pruning, weeding and watering as needed.
• Plants flowers, trees; Prunes and trims trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• 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.
• Prepares or assists in preparing all vacancies to a market-ready condition.
• Performs various community maintenance functions. These functions may include, but are not limited to light bulb changes, caulking, minor plumbing, filter changes, touch-up painting, lock repairs, snow removal, install/repair window coverings, pool maintenance, preventive maintenance, etc.
• 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/Property management.
• Represents Company in professional manner at all times, on or off Resort/Community.
• Attends and participates in training seminars as requested.
• Assists other staff members as needed.
• 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 lawnmowers and hedge trimmers.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Work independently and pay close attention to detail.