Resort Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

DailyPay

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Sun Outdoors is seeking a Resort Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance across our Florida properties. You’ll handle building repairs, grounds upkeep, and guest-focused service, with on-site responsibility for safety and curb appeal.

You will use hand tools and power equipment, inspect systems, and support resort operations during guest arrivals and emergencies. This is a full-time, on-site role with daytime hours and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 6 months of maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to endure seasonal outdoor working conditions.
• Proficient with hand tools, power equipment, and basic machinery.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Basic computer proficiency for email and internet usage.

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.
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs (plumbing, sewage, construction, street repair).
• Inspect irrigation systems and repair as necessary.
• Inspect recreational areas and amenities and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain grounds: weeds, plants, mulch, trimming, and lawn care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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