Property Maintenance Worker

Ocean State Job Lot; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is looking for a Maintenance Technician for its Park View community in Grimes, IA. The role involves maintaining homes and community areas, executing work orders, and promoting goodwill with residents. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience and a high school diploma.

This full-time position offers competitive compensation along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance to ensure homes and community areas are in proper condition.
• Execute assigned work orders and report status to the Community Manager.
• Maintain order and appearance of garage and storage areas.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of plumbing

HVAC knowledge

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

General maintenance 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 400 communities throughout 33 states, 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 Park View community located in Grimes, IA, who will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, as well as basic repairs to homes owned by the community, for 40 hours per week.

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 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.
• 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 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 full-time opportunity with competitive compensation. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, life insurance, and 401K.