Maintenance Technician

Ocean State Job Lot; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

RHP Properties in Shepherdsville, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Hickory Acres community. You will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, plus basic repairs to homes owned by the community, working full-time to maintain a safe and attractive living environment for residents.

You will handle work orders, communicate with the Community Manager, perform seasonal tasks, snow removal, and assist with refurbishing community-owned homes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, HVAC, and carpentry.
• May need to provide own tools.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk for long periods and access restricted spaces.
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to ensure homes and community areas are in proper condition.
• Execute work orders and report status to Community Manager promptly.
• Interact courteously with residents, visitors, and employees.
• Identify deficiencies and take action with Community Manager approval.
• Maintain community grounds: weed control, lawn care, planting, mulching, trimming shrubs, and general landscaping.
• Remove garbage on grounds and resident sites as needed to maintain appearance.
• Perform snow removal as applicable.
• Advise on waste disposal and large item pickups.
• Inventory maintenance and grounds equipment and supplies.
• Maintain garage and storage areas in order.
• Keep maintenance equipment clean and serviced.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Driving license

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Tool ownership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties ( www.rhp.com ) is the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities. With more than 395communities 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 Hickory Acrescommunity located in Shepherdsville KY, who will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, as well as basic repairs to homes owned by the community, for 40 hours 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:

This is a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation.Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paidtime offand holidays, life insurance, and 401K.

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