Groundskeeper

Title: Groundskeeper

Job Purpose

A community groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and caring for the outdoor areas of a community or residential complex. Their primary role is to ensure that the grounds are clean, safe, and visually appealing for residents and visitors

Job Duties

• Mow grass, trim weeds, landscape green areas 

• Drive the property multiple times a day and note anything that does not meet UMH standards and needs to be corrected.

• Identify and address pest and weed problems in a timely manner. Apply appropriate pesticides, herbicides, or organic treatments to control pests and maintain weed-free areas. 

• Collect and dispose of trash, litter, and recyclables from designated areas. 

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and materials used

• Report completed tasks, ongoing projects, and any outstanding issues to supervisors.

• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper functioning and efficient water usage. Water plants, lawns, and trees as needed

• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

Required qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide the UMH standard of service

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to complete job duties

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Willingness to attend periodic trainings on procedures, safety and compliance as they pertain to the job duties 

Physical requirements of the job

• Frequently lift objects over 20 pounds during the work day.

• Walking and standing for the majority of the work day. 

• Occasionally kneel and crawl as required to perform certain duties

• Use of machinery to mow grass.

• Use of power tools and hand tools that are required to perform daily groundskeeping tasks.

  
  

Work Environment

• This is an outdoor job exposed to elements of nature such as weather, insects, pollen, plants and various forms of grass and greenery.

Travel

• Occasional car travel may be required to handle work-related errands outside of the community.

  
  

• Work Schedule
• Full-time schedule is typically Monday through Friday with base hours of approximately 40 hours per week.
• For full-time employees: Overtime work is required and may be assigned on a regular  basis or on a rotating schedule dependent upon community staffing and community needs.
• For full-time employees: Overtime work may be required on weekends and holidays.
• Seasonal and part-time schedules will vary based upon length of season geographically as well as specific community needs.
•  In-person attendance is an essential function of this position.

Job classification

• This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Non-exempt employees will be eligible for overtime pay in weeks where total hours worked exceed forty hours. 

UMH Properties, Inc. will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job.  Please speak with human resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions.