Resort Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Online payroll access

SunRewards program

Team Member Perks & Benefits program

Get paid daily with DailyPay

Sun University learning modules

RV site rent discounts

Job summary

Sun Outdoors is seeking a Resort Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance across resort facilities and grounds. You will handle building repairs, upkeep of streets, utilities, and recreation areas, ensuring cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

The role involves some on-call duties, seasonal outdoor work, and clear written reporting. Responsibilities include inspecting irrigation, pools, and amenities; performing minor repairs; operating tools and equipment; and

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months maintenance experience preferred.
• General maintenance techniques and repair knowledge.
• Ability to work outdoors in seasonal conditions.
• Proficient with hand tools, power equipment, and basic machinery.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds and report in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on rental units and facilities.
• Inspect irrigation systems, playgrounds, pools, and other amenities for proper operation and safety.
• Maintain grounds: mow, trim shrubs, mulch, and manage debris daily.
• Keep resort areas clean and presentable according to curb appeal standards.
• Support Resort Manager with supervision of service contractors and on-site issues.

Skills

General maintenance

Outdoor work

Written reports

Teamwork

Physical strength

Basic computer use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

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

Perks & 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 an award-winning work environment and awesome perks!

• Paid sick leave
• Online access to view and update personal information, review paystubs, annual W2s, and more
• Participation in company-wide SunRewards program
• Team Member Perks & Benefits Program with hundreds of discounts on things like mobile phone service, travel, retail, and more
• Get paid daily with DailyPay
• Access to hundreds of online learning modules via Sun University
• Vacation RV site rent discounts at Sun Outdoors locations nationwide

$19.50 per hour