Maintenance Groundskeeper

Ocean State Job Lot; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

RHP Properties is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Orchard Grove community in Ann Arbor, MI. This full-time role involves general grounds and lawn maintenance, plus basic home repairs for community-owned properties.

You will have 2+ years of relevant maintenance experience and knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. You may need to provide your own tools and must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid operator’s license with a good driving record and insurability.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, HVAC and carpentry.
• May need to provide own tools.
• Able to bend, stretch, twist, walk continuously and access restricted spaces.
• Able to lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Tolerance for exposure to various chemical compounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to ensure homes and community areas are in proper condition.
• Execute assigned work orders and report status to the Community Manager.
• Promote goodwill with residents, visitors and staff.
• Identify deficiencies and take action with Community Manager approval.
• Maintain community grounds, mow/weed/trim, and perform lawn care as needed.
• Remove garbage from grounds and resident sites to maintain appearance.
• Assist with snow removal using snow blower, shovel or plow as applicable.
• Report large items needing pickup to Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain inventories of maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Keep garages and storage areas organized and clean.
• Maintain maintenance and grounds equipment and ensure safe operation.
• Comply with health and safety laws to reduce accidents.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Groundskeeping

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

Own tools

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties (www.rhp.com ) is the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities. With more than 395communities throughout 33states, we continue to expand our footprint to provide accessible and affordable housing across the country. All of this would not be possible without the energy and drive of our talented employees! We invest in our employees, with regular training, opportunities for advancement, and fun events to bring everyone together.

We are presently seeking a Maintenance Technician for ourOrchard Grovecommunity located inAnn Arbor, MI, who will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, as well as basic repairs to homes owned by the community, for40hours per week.

As a successful Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform maintenance to ensure homes and community areas are in proper condition.
• Execute assigned work orders and report status to the Community Manager timely and efficiently.
• Promote goodwill by handling all contacts with residents, prospective residents, visitors and other employees in a spirit of courtesy, cooperation and attentiveness.
• Use established procedures to identify deficiencies and take immediate action with community manager approval.
• Ensure community grounds are appropriately manicured. Regularly treat for weeds, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs as needed, and perform other lawn care services as necessary.
• Remove and dispose of garbage on community grounds, including common areas, main entrance and from resident’s sites as needed to maintain community appearance.
• Perform snow removal using a snow blower, hand shovel or a plow truck, as applicable.
• Advise Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of residents who do not properly dispose of their excess garbage or have large/bulk items that may require pickup arrangements.
• Perform regular inventories of maintenance and grounds equipment and supplies to advise Community Manager of equipment and supply needs.
• Maintain order and appearance of garage and storage areas.
• Maintain all maintenance and grounds equipment to keep it clean and cared for.
• Comply with national, state and local health and safety laws to reduce accident occurrences and to protect residents, the company, team members and vendors.
• Perform seasonal pre-maintenance service on a timely basis.
• Remain available for “on call” duties as needed.
• Participate in the refurbishing of Community Owned homes.
• Perform repairs and maintain the community water and sewer lines.
• A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience, preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid operator’s license, maintenance of a good driving record at all times, and insurability under the Company’s policy at all times.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, HVAC, and carpentry.
• May need to provide own tools.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk continuously, and access restricted spaces.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and other equipment.
• Ability to lift or to move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to efficiently perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to various chemical compounds.

Compensation:

This is a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation.Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paidtime offand holidays, life insurance, and 401K.

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