Maintenance - Manufactured Housing

Windward Communities; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k match

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Windward Communities is hiring a Maintenance technician to perform routine and preventative tasks at our NY community. You will maintain grounds, common areas, and facilities to ensure safety and a welcoming environment for residents.

The role requires outdoor work year-round, basic repair skills, and the ability to respond to on-call needs. A valid driver's license is required and on-site work hours are Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm with potential snow-plow shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of grounds and maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community appearance and curb appeal.
• Mow and maintain lawns; weed control; plant shrubs.
• Clean common areas and repair minor items in rental homes.
• Inspections of playgrounds, pools, and facilities for safe operation.
• Respond to on-call needs and seasonal weather tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Basic tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Windward Communities (WC) has an expansive portfolio of manufactured home communities across the country. Currently WC has communities with over 8,000 sites and is positioned to grow in the future. Each community is tailored to the local area with features such as a community clubhouse, swimming pool, playground, dog park, picnic area, and walking trail. We are dedicated to providing a safe, affordable place for families to call home. Check us out at www.livewindward.com

Company Overview

Windward Communities (WC) has an expansive portfolio of manufactured home communities across the country. Currently WC has communities with over 8,000 sites and is positioned to grow in the future. Each community is tailored to the local area with features such as a community clubhouse, swimming pool, playground, dog park, picnic area, and walking trail. We are dedicated to providing a safe, affordable place for families to call home. Check us out at www.livewindward.com

Job Purpose

The Maintenance position performs routine and preventative maintenance tasks to maintain the physical integrity and continued efficiency of the community and its amenities. Maintenance conducts building maintenance repairs and are responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems. Maintenance promotes the communities’ commitment to customer service by providing prompt and friendly service to staff and residents and are a part of a new resident’s orientation.

Full time Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm, must have a availability for a rotating on call shift and snow plowing

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 from common areas and streets.
• Empties trash containers in common areas as needed.
• 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, where applicable.
• 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.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and automobile insurance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work.
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance.
• Proficiency operating various hand tools, power equipment and commercial machinery.
• Ability to push, lift and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide legible written reports.
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team.
• Basic computer proficiency, particularly with email and internet.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• Availability to respond to community needs during non-business hours (may be required to be on-call).

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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee/Resident Referral Bonuses

Working Conditions

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

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.