Maintenance Technician

Yes! Communities, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YES Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep community grounds safe, organized, and well-maintained. You will interact with residents, handle service requests, perform inspections, and support new home delivery and setup.

Role requires adherence to OSHA standards, safe tool use, and reliable on-call availability. Candidates should be able to lift up to 85 lbs, and be comfortable working around pets and wildlife.

Qualifications

• Must interact with residents and respond to service requests.
• Commitment to safety and following OSHA standards.
• Ability to read water meters and report leaks.
• Able to operate and maintain company vehicles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rental inventory through preventative maintenance and refurbishments.
• Keep grounds, common areas, and vacant lots clean and organized.
• Complete work timely without compromising safety standards.
• Respond to after-hour emergency calls as scheduled.
• Read meters, identify leaks, and resolve as needed.
• Organize maintenance facilities, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with new home delivery and setup, report warranty issues.
• Deliver notices to residents as requested by management.
• Attend team and safety meetings.
• Climb ladders safely and handle hazardous chemicals.
• Maintain safe winter road conditions when applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

OSHA standards

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

In-state driver’s license

OSHA training

Tools

Electronic tablets

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Community Manager

About YES:

Founded in 2008, YES Communities has established itself as a leader in the manufactured housing space. YES is the largest privately held manufactured housing REIT in the country. Our commitment to improving communities and enhancing the lives of our residents is evident in our long-standing industry presence and the experience of our leadership team. This dedication and expertise have earned YES recognition and respect in the field, underscoring our significant role in shaping the manufactured housing landscape.

Maintenance Technician Position Overview:

In this role, we are relying on you to keep the community grounds safe, organized, well-maintained, and fully stocked with necessary supplies. You will be interacting with residents and ensuring the timely and satisfactory completion of service requests and inspections. You will also be a key player in the upkeep of community assets and grounds. Teamwork is also an essential key to success in this role.

Maintenance Technician Essential Functions:

1. Maintain rental inventory through preventative maintenance, work-orders, and home refurbs.
2. Keep the community grounds, common areas, and vacant lots clean and free of debris and trash.
3. Complete all work in a timely manner, without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
4. Respond to after-hour emergency calls according to on-call schedule.
5. Read water meters, identify, and resolve leaks within the community as applicable.
6. Organize maintenance facilities, tools, and equipment.
7. Aid in new home delivery and set-up and report any warranty/follow-up work to management.
8. Deliver resident notices as requested by management.
9. Participate in all required team/safety meetings.
10. Uphold OSHA standards and maintain Personal Protective Equipment as required by State law.
11. Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable.
12. Operate and maintain all company vehicles according to compliance and safety standards.
13. Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and residents.
14. Ability to work safely around pets, service animals, and wildlife.
15. Additional duties as assigned by management and subject to change.

Maintenance Technician Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Use of hands, including fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls in a repetitive motion.
• Capacity to reach with arms and hands overhead and in front of your body safely.
• Frequently required to be flexible by climbing, balancing, or occasionally crawling in confined spaces
• Ability to see clearly at both far and close distances as well as the capacity to adjust focus effectively.
• Required to regularly push, pull, lift, or carry 50 lbs. Occasionally up to 85 lbs.
• Proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to climb ladders, occasionally up to an 8-foot ladder safely

Maintenance Technician Education and Experience:

• A valid in-state driver’s license is required
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Previous home refurbishment or make-ready experience preferred
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pool Operation experience are a PLUS
• OSHA certifications or completed trainings are a plus
• Proficiency in industry specificsoftwareproducts including the use of electronic devices/tablets