Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Sun's communities. They conduct home and building maintenance repairs and are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems. Maintenance Technicians provide excellent customer service to prospective and current residents at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensures trash and debris are picked up daily from common areas and streets; empties common area trash containers as needed.
• Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed.
• Inspects irrigation systems regularly to ensure proper function and performs repairs as needed.
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris.
• Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances, and other areas Sun is responsible for maintaining, where applicable. May include using a truck with a plow, spreading salt, snow blowing, and/or shoveling.
• Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately, including treating for weeds, planting flowers/shrubs, spreading mulch, trimming hedges, cutting and removing tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performing other lawn care services as necessary.
• Ensures all community streets and public access routes are free of hazards.
• Performs water testing and other maintenance duties related to well-water systems, sewer systems, or on-site water meters, if applicable. May include reading, repairing, and installing water meters.
• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns identified while performing daily duties to the manager.
• Completes checklists of the physical condition of the community or sites prior to and after resident occupancy.
• Ensures the community is presentable and inviting at all times, adhering to Sun's curb appeal standards.
• Cleans building facilities such as clubhouses, community offices, restrooms, laundry areas, and maintenance garages.
• Assists the manager with supervision of service contractors.
• Inspects playground areas, equipment, pool/spa areas, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs as needed.
• Assists with the proper spotting of homes upon move-in and move-out.
• Maintains community pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable.
• Maintains community vehicles and equipment.
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site and picking up supplies.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 6 months of previous maintenance experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred).
• 6 months of snow removal experience, including operating a plow truck (if applicable) (Preferred).
• 6 months of demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work (Preferred).
• Ability to endure fluctuations in temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule.
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.
• Ability to provide legible written reports.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options.
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans.
• On-Site Fitness Center.
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Identity Theft Insurance.
• Legal Assistance Plan.
• Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education.
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation.
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more.
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child.
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement, and pay for jury duty.

Pay

$23-$24 per hour.