Maintenance Technician

$21 per hour Overview Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Sun's communities. They conduct home/building maintenance repairs and are responsible for 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. Job Duties Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets. Empties common area trash containers as needed. (Essential) Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed. (Essential) Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as needed. (Essential) Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris. (Essential) 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. (Essential) Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats for weeds, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch, trims hedges, cuts and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs 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 a well-water system, sewer system, or on-site water meters, if applicable. May include reading, repairing, and installing water meters. Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns that may be identified while performing daily duties to manager. Completes checklists of physical condition of community or sites prior to and after resident occupancy. Ensures the community is presentable and inviting at all times and that it adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards. Cleans building facilities such as clubhouse, community offices, restrooms, laundry areas, and maintenance garage. Assists manager with supervision of service contractors. Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs 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. Driving is an essential function of the role and a business necessity as the Maintenance Technician must independently complete various tasks such as safely operating community vehicles to move between job sites, transporting heavy tools and landscaping equipment across the property, traveling to local vendors to pick up maintenance supplies and travel within the property and to nearby locations as needed. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Requirements High School Diploma or GED (Required) 6 months in previous maintenance experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred) 6 months in snow removal experience, including operating a plow truck (if applicable) (Preferred) 6 months in 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 At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility. Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family 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 things like 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 Employment Type: Full Time