Resort Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Resort Maintenance Technician, where you'll ensure the physical integrity of beautiful resort properties. This role involves performing routine maintenance, conducting repairs, and providing excellent customer service to guests. You'll have the opportunity to work outdoors, maintain various amenities, and ensure a welcoming environment. With a focus on teamwork and growth, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan with Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Vacation RV Site Discounts

Team Member Discounts

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Accidental Death Insurance

Qualifications

• 6 months previous maintenance experience in a campground or RV resort.
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures and work outdoors constantly.
• Basic computer proficiency including email and internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain resort integrity.
• Conduct building repairs and ensure cleanliness of property grounds.
• Inspect and maintain resort amenities and equipment.

Skills

General Maintenance Techniques

Plumbing

Janitorial Work

Operating Hand Tools

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Equipment

Commercial Machinery

Job description

Resort Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Suns 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
• Completes minor repairs to rental units and facilities as needed
• Completes routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs, plumbing, sewage, construction & street repair
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as necessary
• Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs as needed
• 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 previous maintenance experience in a campground or RV resort
• 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
• Must have a valid driver's license

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
• 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
• 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

About the company

Sun Communities is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities.