MAINTENANCE

UMH Properties, Inc.; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is looking for a Maintenance role responsible for the upkeep of outdoor spaces in the community. The ideal candidate will perform repairs, maintain grounds, and ensure safety and cleanliness. This full-time position offers opportunities for training and growth in a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in home repairs and general plumbing.
• Snow plow experience preferred.
• Ability to perform outdoor maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain community grounds.
• Perform repairs on community-owned homes.
• Drive company vehicles for daily inspections.

Skills

Time management

Safety prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Power tools

Job description

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UMH Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:UMH) with over 50 years in the manufactured housing industry. As a company that provides high-quality affordable homes and well-cared for communities in eleven states, we know that our company is only as strong as our people. That is why we provide stable and long lasting careers, with extensive training and opportunities for growth.

We are looking for a Maintenance for our Cedarcrest Village Community who is responsible for maintaining and caring for the outdoor areas of a community or residential complex. Their primary role is to ensure that the grounds are clean, safe, and visually appealing for residents and visitors

Maintenance Staff Job Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of a Maintenance position is to provide overall community groundskeeping and maintenance as well as perform repairs as needed to all community owned homes and lots. Maintenance employees must uphold the UMH standards for professionalism, quality and safety in all work performed.

Job Duties

• Drive UMH vehicles through the community on a daily basis to inspect all common areas.
• Record violations observed during daily inspections
• Repair and maintain community-owned homes and lots.
• Maintain community grounds including but not limited to mowing lawns, weed eating, removing leaves and debris, plowing snow, shoveling sidewalks.
• Keep work areas clean and safe. Cleanup should occur several times throughout the day, with trash and waste disposed of in approved containers, drips and spills wiped up immediately, and equipment and tools put away as work is completed. The following areas must remain clear of obstructions: aisles/exits, fire extinguishers and emergency equipment, all electrical breakers, controls and switches.
• Ensure that a ll company vehicles and equipment are maintained and serviced regularly.
• In communities where this is required: Take daily readings from the water plant and inspect the pump stations, well-houses and treatment plants.
• Keep a log of all work performed in the community
• Complete periodic training to safely work with hazardous chemicals. Be familiar with and comply with the Company’s Hazard Communication Program
• Use and move heavy equipment.
• Safely operate a variety of power tools and hand tools
• Follow lockout procedures of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, managers and community residents.
• May assist with new home installations including connecting sewer and water lines, affixing skirting, and building/installing decks.
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.
  
  

Physical requirements of the job

• Stand for the majority of the workday.
• Frequently lift objects over 20 pounds during the work day.
• Occasionally kneel and crawl as required to perform certain maintenance duties such as working under homes.
• Use of power tools and hand tools
• Use of heavy equipment and moving heavy equipment
  
  

Work Environment

• Working both indoors and outdoors
• Exposure to elements of nature such as varying climates and weather conditions, uneven terrain, insects, animals, etc.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday. Base hours are approximately 40 hours per week.
• Overtime work is required and may be assigned on a regular basis or on a rotating schedule dependent upon community staffing and community needs.
• Overtime work may be required on weekends and holidays.
• Overtime responsibilities include answering incoming calls from residents or coworkers on a company-provided cell phone, assessing and responding to emergencies in the community including, but not limited to, emergency repairs, water leaks and snow plowing.
• In-person attendance is an essential function of this position.
  
  

Job classification

This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• A broad range of experience in home repairs, general plumbing, grounds maintenance and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Snow plow experience
• Ability to prioritize safety in all job duties and attend periodic safety trainings assigned by UMH Properties
• Time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to complete job duties
  
  

UMH Properties, Inc. will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with human resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions.

UMH Properties, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Candidates please note: You will receive emails regarding the status of your application. Some are autogenerated updates while others are correspondence from our HR team or the hiring manager directly. In some instances, these emails may go to your email SPAM folder. Be sure to check that folder regularly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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