Maintenance Technician

The Saratoga Group; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Birthday

Employee Anniversary

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

The Saratoga Group in Albany, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair homes in our communities. You will handle a variety of tasks daily, from plumbing and electrical to lawn care and general upkeep, ensuring safety and curb appeal.

This full-time role requires reliability, the ability to work independently, and occasional on-call duties. You will report to a supervisor and contribute to a hands-on team dedicated to quality workmanship and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance tickets in a timely manner
• Perform lawn care, including mowing, edging, and spraying for weeds
• Apply plumbing knowledge, including water and sewer connections/lines
• Maintain knowledge of general maintenance protocol
• Repair and rehab mobile homes
• Paint and perform light electrical work
• Complete general park cleanup
• Operate a personal or company vehicle to pick up supplies or handle offsite company business
• Report regularly to supervisor
• Take and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed
• Devote working time, attention, knowledge, and skills to the company's business interests, in good faith and with best efforts, to the satisfaction of the employer
• Perform other duties customarily associated with similar positions, or as assigned from time to time
• Understand that management reserves the right to revise this position description as necessary

Job description

Looking for hands-on work where every day is different — and where your skills actually make a visible difference in people's homes? As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be the go-to problem-solver keeping our communities safe, functional, and looking great. If you take pride in a job well done and like variety in your day-to-day work, we'd love to have you on the team.

Job Summary

Oversee repairs and improvements of occupied and vacant homes, along with the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Job Duties (include But Are Not Limited To)

• Complete maintenance tickets in a timely manner
• Perform lawn care, including mowing, edging, and spraying for weeds
• Apply plumbing knowledge, including water and sewer connections/lines
• Maintain knowledge of general maintenance protocol
• Repair and rehab mobile homes
• Paint and perform light electrical work
• Complete general park cleanup
• Operate a personal or company vehicle to pick up supplies or handle offsite company business
• Report regularly to supervisor
• Take and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed
• Devote working time, attention, knowledge, and skills to the company's business interests, in good faith and with best efforts, to the satisfaction of the employer
• Perform other duties customarily associated with similar positions, or as assigned from time to time
• Understand that management reserves the right to revise this position description as necessary

Physical Demands and Working Conditions/Environment

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Work 5 days per week, Monday–Friday, plus on-call as needed
• Work up to 8+ hours a day, with occasional longer days to address emergencies
• Climb, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl, push, pull, and lift up to 50+ lbs with assistance
• Operate machinery such as mowers, weedeaters, other lawn care equipment, backhoes, and similarly sized machines, plus other equipment needed to repair and refurbish mobile homes
• Work outside and walk across communities in various weather conditions, for extended periods, including up and down stairs and up ladders
• Use a company app on a personal phone to complete maintenance tickets, and may receive text messages or calls from the company (a $25 bi-weekly phone stipend is provided for personal phone use)

Summary Of Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• Medical Insurance – Company pays 80% of employee premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Policy – $25,000 policy, 100% company-paid
  • Additional term life coverage available at group rates
• Additional Voluntary Insurance Options – Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation – 2–4 weeks based on tenure
• Sick Time – 1 week paid
• Paid Holidays – 10 days paid
• Employee Birthday – Recognition, plus the day off with pay
• Employee Anniversary – Recognition & bonus
• Employee of the Quarter Program – $50 per nominee, $500 for winners (3 winners)
• Employee Referral Program – $250 when a referred candidate is hired and in place 90 days, plus an additional $250 at 180 days
• Commissions Program for certain community-based positions