Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Maintenance/Groundskeeper

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.

Compensation: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and Sick, 401K Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 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.