Buckhorn Estates - Grounds Keeper
Company: YES Communities
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
About YESYES Communities, founded in 2008, owns and operates
manufactured housing communities with locations across the United
States. YES takes a new approach to manufactured home communities
and works to build and maintain an environment in each community
that reflects their positive YES attitude. YES's unique operating
model, personal approach and strong corporate culture has garnered
it the Community Operator of the Year award by the Manufactured
Housing Institute for the past ten years.Our company's leadership
team has over 100 years of combined experience in the manufactured
housing industry. This dedication has brought industry
acknowledgement to not only our executive team, but also to every
endeavor they have touched throughout the past four decades.Life at
YESYES Communities strives to hire a diverse workforce that shares
our vision of what a manufactured home community should be. We
empower our employees to develop a strong sense of community with
our residents because we know that happy, dedicated employees make
the difference.Our culture is relaxed and one where leaders set
clear expectations and give you the freedom to manage your goals.
We invest in our employees and take pride as we watch them achieve
results and make a difference in their roles every day.GROUNDS
KEEPERReports To: Community Manager PositionOverview:In this role,
you will be relied upon to keep our community grounds in tip-top
shape and well maintained. That includes raking leaves, sweeping
walkways, mowing lawns, and trimming edges in the area. In
addition, you will also be adding to the community by planting
flowers, grass, bushes, etc. Keeping plants in their top form by
watering and applying fertilizer or pesticides will be required as
well. And should an emergency come up, you will be one of the
valued members who may be called on to assist.Essential
Functions:--- Clean common areas and sweep walkways of debris---
Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.--- Mow lawns, trim
edge around walks, flower beds, etc.--- Landscaping, including
planting flowers, grass, bushes, etc.--- Maintain tree limbs---
Water plants and grass, and apply fertilizer or pesticides as
needed.--- Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on
equipment utilized in grounds keeping--- Follow safety
precautions--- Complete all work in a timely manner, without
sacrificing quality--- Maintain professional behavior which does
not interfere with the individual's work, the work of another team
member, or the quality of life for community residents--- Maintain
community assets including grounds, buildings, equipment, pools,
etc.--- Respond to emergency calls as directed by Supervisor---
Effectively communicate with vendors and residents--- Additional
duties as assigned by supervisor and subject to changePhysical
Requirements:--- Ability to stand and walk for up to eight (8)
hours per day--- Use and hands, including fingers, to handle or
feel objects, tool or controls which may be of a repetitive
motion--- Reach with arms and hands--- Frequently required to climb
or balance--- Vision abilities include close and distance vision
and the ability to adjust focus--- Required to regularly push,
pull, lift, or carry 50 lbs. Occasionally up to 85 lbs.--- Use of
potentially hazardous chemicals--- Must be able to climb ladders,
occasionally up to a 20-foot ladder--- FlexibilityEducation and
Experience:--- High School Diploma or equivalent--- Previous
refurbish or make-ready experience preferred--- A valid driver's
license is requiredThe YES DifferenceCompetitive salary
Comprehensive health benefits Life, long and short-term disability
insurance 401(k) with company matchYES I can help YES We are a team
YES We add value YES We build communityYES Communities is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: YES Communities, Des Plaines , Buckhorn Estates - Grounds Keeper, Other , Des Plaines, Illinois
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