Maintenance Technician

Ocean State Job Lot; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RHP Properties is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Balsam Lake/River View Manor community in Wisconsin. The role involves general grounds and lawn upkeep, basic repairs to homes, and working 40 hours per week on a temporary basis.

You will perform maintenance to keep homes and common areas in good condition, handle work orders, and interact politely with residents and staff. A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience and a high school diploma are preferred; a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry.
• May need to provide own tools.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to ensure homes and community areas are in proper condition.
• Execute assigned work orders and report status to the Community Manager.
• Promote goodwill by courteous interactions with residents, prospective residents, visitors, and staff.
• Use established procedures to identify deficiencies and take action with Community Manager approval.
• Maintain grounds: mow, trim, weed, plant flowers/shrubs, mulch, and hedge care.
• Remove garbage from grounds and resident sites to maintain appearance.
• Perform snow removal using a snowblower, shovel, or plow truck as applicable.
• Advise Community Manager of improper garbage disposal or bulky items for pickup.
• Inventory maintenance and grounds equipment and supplies; report needs.
• Maintain garage and storage area cleanliness and order.
• Comply with health and safety laws to reduce accidents.
• Remain on-call for duties as needed.
• Participate in refurbishing Community Owned homes.
• Perform repairs and maintain water and sewer lines.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driver's license

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Own basic tools

Plumbing 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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