Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription coverage

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

On-Site Fitness Center

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sun Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance across its communities in Kentwood, Michigan. You will handle home and facility repairs, grounds upkeep, and basic inspections to ensure curb appeal and safety.

The role requires outdoor work, manual labor, and the ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment. Candidates should be able to work independently, on-call, with a focus on resident satisfaction and property standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 6 months maintenance experience in apartment/manufactured housing.
• At least 6 months snow removal experience (if applicable).
• 6 months general maintenance knowledge and repair experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Basic computer skills (email/internet).
• Willingness to work on-call schedule.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and preventive maintenance at Sun communities.
• Complete minor repairs in rental homes and facilities.
• Inspect and maintain irrigation systems; perform repairs as needed.
• Maintain vacant sites and remove trash and debris.
• Snow removal from streets and entrances when required.

Skills

Outdoor endurance

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

On-call availability

Basic computer skills

Use hand tools

Use power equipment

Use industry machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plow truck

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

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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 lbsBasic 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 4plan optionsso 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 achild, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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