Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) with Sun matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors seeks Maintenance Technicians to perform routine and preventative upkeep across our communities. You will handle home and grounds maintenance, ensure clean, safe facilities, and support residents with courteous service.

The position requires outdoor work in varying temperatures, valid driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. We offer strong benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• 6 months in maintenance experience in apartment/manufactured housing preferred
• 6 months snow removal experience preferred (if applicable)
• 6 months broader maintenance knowledge preferred
• Able to work outdoors with temperature fluctuations
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Basic computer skills including email/internet
• Willingness to work an on-call schedule
• Proficient with hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to preserve property condition
• Complete minor repairs to homes and facilities
• Inspect irrigation systems and perform repairs as needed
• Maintain vacant sites and remove trash and debris
• Snow removal duties including plowing or salting where applicable
• Maintain lawns, plant care, and general landscaping tasks
• Ensure streets and access routes are hazard-free
• Test water systems and meters; read/repair where needed
• Report maintenance issues to the manager promptly
• Complete condition checklists before/after resident occupancy
• Maintain curb appeal and clean facilities (clubhouse, restrooms, offices)
• Assist manager with supervising contractors
• Inspect playgrounds, pools, and recreational areas for safety
• Assist with move-in/move-out spot checks
• Maintain community vehicles and equipment
• Follow safety procedures during duties and travel
• Handle special projects as assigned

Skills

General maintenance

Independence

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Report writing

Email/internet use

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Job description

Overview Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Sun's communities. They conduct home/building maintenance repairs and are responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems. Maintenance Technicians provide excellent customer service to prospective and current residents at all times.

Job Duties

• Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets. Empties common area trash containers as needed. (Essential)
• Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed. (Essential)
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as needed. (Essential)
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris. (Essential)
• Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas Sun is responsible for maintaining, where applicable. May include using a truck with a plow, spreading salt, snow blowing, and/or shoveling. (Essential)
• Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats for weeds, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch, trims hedges, cuts and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn care services as necessary.
• Ensures all community streets and public access routes are free of hazards.
• 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.
• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns that may be identified while performing daily duties to manager.
• Completes checklists of physical condition of community or sites prior to and after resident occupancy.
• Ensures the community is presentable and inviting at all times and that it adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards.
• Cleans building facilities such as clubhouse, community offices, restrooms, laundry areas, and maintenance garage.
• Assists manager with supervision of service contractors.
• Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs needed.
• Assists with the proper spotting of homes upon move-in and move-out.
• Maintains community pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable.
• Maintains community vehicles and equipment.
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site and picking up supplies.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in previous maintenance experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)
• 6 months in snow removal experience, including operating a plow truck (if applicable) (Preferred)
• 6 months in demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work (Preferred)
• Ability to endure fluctuations in temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet
• Ability to work an on-call schedule
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• Ability to provide legible written reports
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance

Benefits

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

$17-$20 per hour