Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Windward Communities (WC) has an expansive portfolio of manufactured home communities across the country. Currently WC has 21 communities and is positioned to grow in the future. Each community is tailored to the local area with features such as a playground, dog park, picnic area, and walking trail. With nearly 7,000 sites, we provide a safe, affordable place for families to call home. Visit to learn more.

We are searching for a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the community and its amenities. This role will conduct building maintenance repairs, ensure cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems. You will also provide prompt and friendly service to staff and residents and be part of a new resident’s orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures community is presentable, inviting, and always adheres to the company’s curb appeal standards.
• Ensures common area lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats for weeds, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, trims shrubs and hedges, and performs other lawn care services as necessary.
• Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily and trash containers are emptied.
• Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed.
• Cleans building facilities such as clubhouse, community offices, restrooms, and maintenance barn.
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris.
• Completes checklists of physical condition of community or individual sites prior to and after resident occupancy.
• Assists manager with supervision of service contractors.
• Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure proper operation, where applicable.
• Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas, operating a large plow truck.
• 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.
• Maintains community pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years with grounds and maintenance experience.
• Experience with general maintenance techniques and repair work.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance.
• Proficiency operating various hand tools, power equipment and commercial machinery.
• Must have your own hand tools.
• Experience safely driving a large snow plow.
• Computer proficiency with email, internet, and basic expense reports including coding expenses and using an iPad.
• Respond to community maintenance needs during non-business hours (required to be on-call on a rotating basis).
• Able to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work.
• Ability to push, lift and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Able to provide legible written reports.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to follow safety regulations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and automobile insurance.

Working Conditions

Maintenance works primarily outdoors, is exposed to seasonal temperatures and operates hand tools, power equipment and machinery.

Benefit of working for us based on eligibility

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Industry-leading PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k program; Including match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Staff development courses & free online training courses
• Paid training
• Bonus programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee/Resident Referral Bonuses

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or other protected status, as established by Federal or State laws.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

We are a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace.