Maintenance Technician

Gemstone Communities; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Quarterly bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gemstone Communities seeks a Mobile Home Community Maintenance Tech to perform home and grounds upkeep, handle work orders, and assist with refurbishments. Responsibilities include lawn care, waste removal, and safe operation of maintenance equipment, with on-site duties in a residential community.

The role emphasizes customer service, safety compliance, and timely communication with the Community Manager; some on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Valid operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, HVAC and carpentry.
• May need to provide own basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to keep homes and grounds in good condition.
• Execute work orders promptly and report progress to the Community Manager.
• Interact courteously with residents, visitors and staff.
• Identify deficiencies and take corrective action with approval.
• Maintain community grounds; mulch, trim shrubs and perform lawn care.
• Remove garbage from grounds and assist with pickups as needed.
• Monitor equipment inventories and report needs to management.
• Keep garages and storage areas organized and safe.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Tool ownership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mobile Home Community Maintenance Tech

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, as well as basic repairs to homes owned by the community, for 40 hours per week. We offer employees a competitive salary as well as comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits, a generous 401k match, the possibility for quarterly bonuses, as well as growth opportunities!

Your duties would include:

• 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.
• 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. Experience with sewer back-ups and inground water repair
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience, preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.
• Mobile Home experience a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience, preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.