Resort Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

DailyPay

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Sun Outdoors is seeking a Resort Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance across Sun’s resorts in Avon Park, FL. Responsibilities include repairs to rental units, irrigation and landscape care, and upkeep of resort amenities to ensure curb appeal.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, outdoor work readiness, and ability to lift 50 pounds, with on-call availability for resort needs. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in maintenance experience in campground or RV resort (Preferred)
• Broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work
• Able to work outdoors in seasonal temperatures
• General knowledge of janitorial work, plumbing, and grounds maintenance
• Proficient with hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• Able to write legible reports and work well independently or in a team
• Must lift at least 50 pounds and be available on-call for resort needs

Responsibilities

• Empty trash and perform maintenance or repair duties using hand tools and power equipment.
• Complete minor repairs to rental units and facilities as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs including plumbing and street repair.
• Inspect irrigation systems and repair as necessary.
• Inspect playgrounds, pools, and recreational areas and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain resort grounds by weed control, mulching, and trimming shrubs.

Skills

General maintenance

Hand tools

Outdoor work

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Resort Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Sun's resorts. They conduct building maintenance repairs and are responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment & various utility systems. Maintenance Technicians provide excellent customer service to prospective & current guests and residents at all times, and may assist with site setups to ensure timely arrivals and departures of resort guests and residents.

Job Duties

• Empty trash, shovel, perform maintenance or repair duties, use power equipment, drills or other hand tools (Essential)
• Completes minor repairs to rental units and facilities as needed (Essential)
• Completes routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs, plumbing, sewage, construction & street repair (Essential)
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as necessary (Essential)
• Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs as needed (Essential)
• Ensures the resort is presentable and inviting at all times and that it adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards
• Regularly treats for weeds, weed whips, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn care services as necessary
• Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empties common area trash containers as needed
• Cleans resort amenities which may include clubhouses, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, resort offices, restrooms, laundry areas, bath houses, and maintenance garage
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs & removal of trash and debris
• Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas Sun is responsible for maintaining, where applicable. May include using a truck with a plow, spreading salt, snow blowing, and/or shoveling
• Inspects tied down RVs, park models, and mobile homes for cleanliness, rust, damage, and other problems prior to permitting their sale
• Completes checklists of physical condition of resort sites prior to and after guest occupancy.
• Assists Resort Manager with supervision of service contractors
• Reports all maintenance issues and concerns that may be identified while performing daily duties to manager
• Ensures all resort streets and public access routes are free of hazards
• Maintains resort pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable
• Maintains resort vehicles and equipment
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site & picking up supplies
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months in previous maintenance experience in a campground or RV resort (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work
• General knowledge of janitorial work, plumbing, and grounds maintenance
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• Ability to provide legible written reports
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and internet
• Availability to respond to resort needs during non-business hours while on-call

Rewarding Benefits

At Sun Outdoors, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with multiple plan designs so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Get paid daily with DailyPay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun Outdoors locations across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

$16 per hour