Property Maintenance Technician: Grounds & Home Repairs

Ocean State Job Lot; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Thomasville, PA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, plus basic repairs for homes in the community. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site at Thomasville Commons.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, maintaining grounds and equipment, handling resident interactions professionally, and coordinating with the Community Manager. A minimum of 2 years in maintenance and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, HVAC, and carpentry.
• May need to provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

General maintenance

Groundskeeping

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot in Thomasville, PA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, plus basic repairs for homes in the community. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site at Thomasville Commons.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, maintaining grounds and equipment, handling resident interactions professionally, and coordinating with the Community Manager. A minimum of 2 years in maintenance and a valid driver’s license are preferred.