Resort Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors is hiring Resort Maintenance Technicians to perform routine and preventative maintenance at our resorts. You will handle building repairs, grounds upkeep, and ensure the property remains clean, safe, and inviting for guests and residents.

You will also assist with site setups, manage irrigation, perform weed control and lawn care, and support with minor repairs to rental units and facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months in maintenance experience at a campground or RV resort preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance techniques and repair work.
• Ability to endure outdoor work in seasonal temperatures.
• Proficient with tools, power equipment and commercial machinery.
• Able to provide legible written reports and work well independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to rental units and facilities.
• Inspect irrigation systems and repair as needed.
• Maintain resort grounds: weed control, trimming, planting, mulch spreading.
• Ensure resort streets and common areas are clean and hazard-free.
• Assist with site setups and guest/ resident arrivals and departures.

Skills

General maintenance

Power tools

Cleaning

Lawn care

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Drills

Hand tools

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

Rewarding Benefits

• 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

$17 per hour