Maintenance Technician

Ocean State Job Lot; Lyons Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

RHP Properties is seeking a Maintenance Technician (FT) for the Country Club Woods community in Countryside, IL. You will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, plus basic repairs to homes, for 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, maintaining a courteous rapport with residents, and ensuring safety compliance. The role requires 2+ years of maintenance experience and may require you to provide your own tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and use maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry.
• May need to provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to keep homes and community areas in good condition.
• Execute work orders and report status to Community Manager.
• Interact with residents and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.
• Identify deficiencies and take action with Community Manager approval.
• Maintain grounds: weeds, trees, shrubs, mulch and lawn care.
• Remove garbage from grounds and resident sites as needed.
• Perform snow removal using equipment when required.
• Assist in refurbishing Community Owned homes.
• Maintain community water and sewer lines.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

General repairs

Maintenance equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Job description

Maintenance Technician (FT) - CO/MD/MN/NY/IL- ONLY

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties is the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities. With more than 400 communities 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 our Country Club Woods community located in Countryside , IL 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:

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00-$23.00.

Compensation is based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

We are Proud to Provide the following:

• Access to benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance