Grounds Technician

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will perform general grounds and lawn maintenance, as well as basic repairs to homes owned by the community, for 40 hours per week. We offer employees a competitive salary as well as comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits, a generous 401k match, the possibility for quarterly bonuses, as well as growth opportunities!

Your duties would include:

• Perform maintenance to ensure homes and community areas are in proper condition.
• Execute assigned work orders and report status to the Community Manager timely and efficiently.
• Use established procedures to identify deficiencies and take immediate action with community manager.
• Ensure community grounds are appropriately manicured by performing lawn care services as needed.
• Remove and dispose of garbage on community grounds, including common areas, main entrance and from resident’s sites as needed to maintain community appearance.
• Removal of snow when needed.
• Perform regular inventories of maintenance and or grounds equipment and supplies to advise Community Manager of equipment and supply needs.
• Comply with national, state and local health and safety laws to reduce accident occurrences and to protect residents, the company, team members and vendors.
• Perform seasonal pre-maintenance service on a timely basis.
• Participate in the refurbishing of Community Owned homes.
• Perform repairs and maintain the community water and sewer lines.
• Responsible for taking care of daily maintenance issues-exterior plumbing issues, safety issues etc.
• Read and change out water meters as needed. Troubleshoot water leaks.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be cleared to drive maintenance trucks to various locations both on and off property.
• Maintain maps of all communities with updated info on utilities, light audits, shut off valves etc.
• Assist with light construction or refurb as need of inventory homes.
• Remain available for “on call” duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in landscaping and grounds keeping, including general maintenance, light carpentry, and plumbing.
• Able to drive a plow truck (snow removal).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Must have proficient verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, HVAC, and carpentry.
• May need to provide own tools.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk continuously, and access restricted spaces.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and other equipment.
• Ability to efficiently perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to plow snow
• Mobile Home experience a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience, preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.