Property Maintenance Technician – Grounds & Repairs

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Comprehensive medical & prescription

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) with Sun matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

RV site discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors is seeking Maintenance Technicians to perform routine and preventative maintenance across Sun communities. You will handle home/building repairs, groundskeeping, and utility system upkeep while delivering excellent resident service.

The role includes snow removal, lawn care, irrigation and water-system tasks, and collaboration with contractors. A valid license, physical stamina, and willingness to work on-call are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months in maintenance experience in apartment/manufactured housing preferred.
• 6 months in snow removal experience preferred.
• 6 months in general maintenance knowledge preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to work on-call schedule.

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 and repairs as needed.
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris.
• Rem moves snow from community streets, parking lots, entrances; may use plow truck/salt/snow blower.
• Maintains lawns and landscapes; plants flowers/shrubs; trims hedges; manages tree limbs after storms.
• Inspects playgrounds, pools, and recreational areas for safety and fixes minor issues.
• Maintains community pools and tests/adjusts chemical levels; handles water meters where applicable.
• Reports maintenance issues to manager and completes daily checklists before/after resident occupancy.
• Assists with supervision of service contractors and proper spotting of homes during move-in/move-out.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors is seeking Maintenance Technicians to perform routine and preventative maintenance across Sun communities. You will handle home/building repairs, groundskeeping, and utility system upkeep while delivering excellent resident service.

The role includes snow removal, lawn care, irrigation and water-system tasks, and collaboration with contractors. A valid license, physical stamina, and willingness to work on-call are required.