Maintenance Technician

Yes! Communities; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

YES Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufactured housing communities safe, organized, and well-stocked. You will interact with residents while ensuring timely completion of service requests and inspections, and support the upkeep of community assets and grounds.

The role emphasizes teamwork, on-call responses, and adherence to OSHA standards while maintaining vehicle and equipment safety. A valid state driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Valid in-state driver’s license is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA certifications or trainings are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rental inventory through preventative maintenance, work-orders, and home refurbishments.
• Keep community grounds, common areas, and vacant lots clean and free of debris.
• Complete work timely without compromising safety standards.
• Respond to after-hour emergency calls per on-call schedule.
• Read water meters, identify leaks, and resolve issues within the community.

Skills

Driver's license

Maintenance work

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA trainings

Tools

Industry software & tablets

HVAC experience

Electrical/Plumbing basics

Job description

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 2008, YES Communities has established itself as a leader in the manufactured housing space. YES is the largest privately held manufactured housing REIT in the country. Our commitment to improving communities and enhancing the lives of our residents is evident in our long-standing industry presence and the experience of our leadership team. This dedication and expertise have earned YES recognition and respect in the field, underscoring our significant role in shaping the manufactured housing landscape.

Maintenance Technician Position Overview:

In this role, we are relying on you to keep the community grounds safe, organized, well-maintained, and fully stocked with necessary supplies. You will be interacting with residents and ensuring the timely and satisfactory completion of service requests and inspections. You will also be a key player in the upkeep of community assets and grounds. Teamwork is also an essential key to success in this role.

Maintenance Technician Essential Functions:

• Maintain rental inventory through preventative maintenance, work-orders, and home refurbs.
• Keep the community grounds, common areas, and vacant lots clean and free of debris and trash.
• Complete all work in a timely manner, without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
• Respond to after-hour emergency calls according to on-call schedule.
• Read water meters, identify, and resolve leaks within the community as applicable.
• Organize maintenance facilities, tools, and equipment.
• Aid in new home delivery and set-up and report any warranty/follow-up work to management.
• Deliver resident notices as requested by management.
• Participate in all required team/safety meetings.
• Uphold OSHA standards and maintain Personal Protective Equipment as required by State law.
• Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable.
• Operate and maintain all company vehicles according to compliance and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and residents.
• Ability to work safely around pets, service animals, and wildlife.
• Additional duties as assigned by management and subject to change.

Maintenance Technician Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Use of hands, including fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls in a repetitive motion.
• Capacity to reach with arms and hands overhead and in front of your body safely.
• Frequently required to be flexible by climbing, balancing, or occasionally crawling in confined spaces
• Ability to see clearly at both far and close distances as well as the capacity to adjust focus effectively.
• Required to regularly push, pull, lift, or carry 50 lbs. Occasionally up to 85 lbs.
• Proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to climb ladders, occasionally up to an 8-foot ladder safely

Maintenance Technician Education and Experience:

• A valid in-state driver’s license is required
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Previous home refurbishment or make-ready experience preferred
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pool Operation experience are a PLUS
• OSHA certifications or completed trainings are a plus
• Proficiency in industry specificsoftwareproducts including the use of electronic devices/tablets

The YES Difference

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match

YES Communitiesis an Equal Opportunity Employer