Maintenance Technician

Ocean State Job Lot; Town of Balsam Lake (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RHP Properties is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Balsam Lake River View Manor community in Wisconsin. The role involves general grounds work, basic home repairs, and coordination of work orders to maintain attractive and safe properties.

You will assist with snow removal, dispose of waste, and help with refurbishing Community Owned homes. The position is a 40-hour per week temporary role with potential for advancement and regular safety training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to perform general grounds and lawn maintenance.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, HVAC, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain homes and community areas in good condition.
• Process work orders and report status to Community Manager.
• Interact courteously with residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Identify deficiencies and act with Community Manager approval.
• Manicure community grounds and perform seasonal lawn care.
• Remove garbage and maintain cleanliness of common areas.
• Perform snow removal as needed.
• Participate in refurbishing of Community Owned homes.
• Maintain water and sewer lines.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Grounds maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

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 Balsam Lake/River View Manorcommunity located in Balsam Lake/Amery who will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, as well as basic repairs to homes owned by the community, for 40hours per week on a temporary basis.

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 snowblower, hand shovel, or a plow truck, as applicable.
• Advise Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of residents who does 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 their 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 temporary opportunity with competitive compensation.

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