Maintenance Technician

Woodlake Trails; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision plans

On-site fitness center

401(k) plan with Sun matching

Job summary

Sun Communities in Mesa, AZ seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance, repairs, grounds care, and basic utility tasks across communities. You will ensure cleanliness, safety, and curb appeal while delivering strong resident service.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6 months maintenance/snow removal experience preferred, valid driver's license, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Full benefits and competitive pay offered on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months maintenance experience preferred (apartment/manufactured housing).
• 6 months snow removal experience (if applicable).
• Knowledge of general maintenance techniques and repair work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance in community areas, including trash cleanup and repairs.
• Inspect and maintain irrigation, lawn care, and grounds.
• Operate snow removal equipment where applicable.
• Keep community facilities clean and presentable; assist supervisors with contractors.
• Report maintenance issues to manager and complete occupancy condition checklists.

Skills

General maintenance

Snow removal

Lawn care

Water systems

Driving license

Teamwork

Independent work

Tool operation

Reports writing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Plow truck operation

Hand tools

Power equipment

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 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 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

ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE
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