Maintenance Manager

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Big Pine Key (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous 401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sicktime

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties is seeking a Maintenance Manager for Big Pine Key, Florida. You will supervise maintenance staff, perform preventive maintenance, and oversee inspections of homes and common areas to meet company standards.

The role involves coordinating work orders, supporting budget planning for maintenance projects, and handling on-call emergencies while ensuring safety and quality across the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 5+ years hands-on general maintenance experience (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.).
• Supervisory experience in a hotel or resort environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee community operations including inspections, repairs and maintenance.
• Schedule and delegate work to maintenance staff; monitor timelines and quality.
• Perform preventive maintenance and record findings.
• Complete property inspections and manage budgetrelated decisions.
• Respond to on-call emergencies and ensure safety practices.
• Assist with capital improvement monitoring and resident event support.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Preventive maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical & electrical systems

Lifting & heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Big Pine Key, Florida

The Maintenance Manager oversees the operations of the community, including overall inspection, repairs and general maintenance of homes and common spaces. This position also supervises the general maintenance staff by scheduling and delegating work and ensures that the community meets the company’s quality standards.

What you’ll do

• Perform all duties traditionally associated with a supervisory role.
• Perform various preventive maintenance functions and record findings.
• Complete regular property inspections.
• Monitor maintenance of all community mechanical equipment, including water heaters and HVAC units in common buildings, lawn mowers and weed eaters.
• Receive and distribute work orders and ensure that requests are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform on-call emergency services as required.
• Ensure that staff maintains grounds and common areas and keeps them free of trash and debris.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual property budget as related to maintenance projects and capital expenditures.
• Operate within the approved budget and make decisions regarding the allocation of department funds.
• Ensure that all maintenance staff follow safe work practices.
• Ensure that staff perform to company standards and that service requests are handled in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
• Assist with and attend community-sponsored resident activities and functions.
• Assist in monitoring capital improvement projects.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Experience & skills you’ll need

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on general maintenance experience (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.).
• Supervisory experience in a hotel or resort environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and functions.
• Experience caring for lawns, trees, shrubs and pools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment on a daily basis.
• Strong attention to details.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends for scheduled special events.

Benefits

• In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

About Equity LifeStyle Properties

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. Our appealing properties, located in the most desirable regions of the country, offer a variety of homes and camping options to meet a wide range of customers’ needs. ELS has a strong national presence with more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia and a team of more than 4000 employees.