Maintenance Technician — Grounds & Facilities Repair

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription

Comprehensive Dental and Vision

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Paid Time Off

Six weeks parental leave

RV Site Discounts

Team member discounts

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors in Pflugerville, TX, seeks Maintenance Technicians to perform routine and preventative maintenance across our communities, ensuring clean, safe, and inviting environments for residents. You will handle repairs, lawn care, water testing where applicable, and operate hand tools and equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in prior maintenance experience in the apartment/manufactured housing industry (Preferred)
• 6 months in snow removal experience, including operating a plow truck (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

Responsibilities

• Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets.
• Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed.
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly and repairs as needed.
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris.
• Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas Sun is responsible for maintaining, where applicable.
• Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately and performs lawn care services.
• 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 when applicable.
• Reports all community maintenance issues to manager.
• Completes checklists of physical condition prior to and after resident occupancy.
• Ensures the community is presentable and adheres to curb appeal standards.
• Cleans building facilities such as clubhouse, 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, performing minor repairs as needed.
• Assists with move-in/move-out spotting.
• Maintains community pool(s) and vehicles.
• Follows safety procedures and safely operates vehicles between sites.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Power equipment operation

Maintenance planning

Driving

Written reports

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plow truck operation

General maintenance tools

Water testing equipment

Job description

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors in Pflugerville, TX, seeks Maintenance Technicians to perform routine and preventative maintenance across our communities, ensuring clean, safe, and inviting environments for residents. You will handle repairs, lawn care, water testing where applicable, and operate hand tools and equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in varying temperatures.