Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

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.
• Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed.
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, 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.
• Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately.
• 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.
• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns that may be identified while performing daily duties to manager.
• 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.
• Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs needed.
• 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.
• 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

REWARDING 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 multiple plan designs so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family

Comprehensive Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution

Paid Parental Leave

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 SunRV Resorts across the nation

Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more

Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an online application, please contact us at (844) SUN-4343. Alternatively, an email may be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io. "Applicant Accommodation" should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job.