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UMH Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:UMH) with over 50 years in the manufactured housing industry. As a company that provides high-quality affordable homes and well-cared for communities in eleven states, we know that our company is only as strong as our people. That is why we provide stable and long lasting careers, with extensive training and opportunities for growth.

We are looking for a a seasonal part-time community Groundskeeper for our The Meadows Community who 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 and will work approximately 25 - 30 hours a week.

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.

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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

• Part-time schedule is typically Monday through Friday with base hours of approximately 29 hours per week.
• 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.

UMH Properties, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Candidates please note: You will receive emails regarding the status of your application. Some are autogenerated updates while others are correspondence from our HR team or the hiring manager directly. In some instances, these emails may go to your email SPAM folder. Be sure to check that folder regularly.