Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Our community is centrally located at 100 Falling Acorn Avenue in Groveland, FL, right in the heart of the Groveland/Clermont area. Situated just off the Florida Turnpike, we are easily accessible for commuters throughout Central Florida, ensuring an easy drive whether you're coming from Orlando, Clermont, Leesburg, or surrounding areas.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the clean and neat appearance of assigned areas, focusing on the all areas of the resort, including its grounds, pool and spas. The successful candidate will have experience in cleaning and maintaining equipment, and the ability to diagnose and complete basic property repairs. The person needs to have a pleasant personality and have an enjoyment of seeing details and the needs to residents. In addition, team member is responsible to document any violations of the community rules and guidelines.

Duties and Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform regular maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Respond to member requests for repairs in a timely and efficient manner.

Conduct routine inspections of member areas, and back-of-house areas to identify and address maintenance issues.

Keep accurate records of all maintenance activities and equipment repairs.

Create and update maintenance schedules to ensure all equipment and systems are functioning properly.

Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment needed for repairs and maintenance tasks.

Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs by making recommendations to management.

Follow all safety protocols and procedures while working on equipment and systems.

Communicate with other members of the resort team to ensure member satisfaction and minimize disruption to resort operations.

Attend training sessions or meetings to stay up-to-date on new equipment or maintenance practices.

Perform casual labor, such as walking the grounds and community inspecting walkway etc, as directed by the Facilities Director/Maintenance Supervisor.

Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition.

Follow all standards policies and procedures with regards to emergency response by coordinating with Facilities Director/Maintenance Supervisor and/ or Fire Rescue/ Police services.

Be familiar with the fire alarm system operations and report all incidents to management.

Report any and all maintenance items which include leaks, broken equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor utilizing Work Order Tickets.

Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

Inspect hallways, lobbies, recreational rooms, restrooms, corridors, and other work areas for excessive debris and dispose of in designated areas.

Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required and contact Facilities Director/Maintenance Supervisor.

Work Environment

Position requires frequent exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Non-exempt (hourly) position. Days and hours of work are determined by the resort. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Required Education and Experience

Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.

Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required: Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Motivations

Required: Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred: Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required: High School or better.

Experience

Required: 2 years: Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to complete minor repairs independently are important. Candidates should be comfortable using hand and power tools, following maintenance procedures, and documenting completed work. Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and team members while maintaining a professional, service-oriented attitude.

2 years: No professional licenses are required for this position. However, any certifications in maintenance, HVAC, pool operations, or safety training are considered a plus. Candidates must be reliable, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and capable of working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions. Willingness to learn property-specific systems and follow safety protocols is required.

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