About the position
As a Resort Maintenance Technician at Sun Communities, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the physical integrity of our resorts. Your primary responsibilities will include performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure that all facilities, grounds, and utility systems are in excellent condition. You will be expected to conduct building maintenance repairs, maintain cleanliness, and uphold the overall appearance of the property. Providing exceptional customer service to both prospective and current guests and residents is a key aspect of this role, as you will assist with site setups to facilitate timely arrivals and departures of resort guests and residents. Your daily duties will involve a variety of tasks, including emptying trash, shoveling, and performing maintenance or repair duties using power equipment, drills, and other hand tools. You will be responsible for completing minor repairs to rental units and facilities, as well as conducting routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs related to plumbing, sewage, construction, and street repair. Regular inspections of the irrigation system, playground areas, pool/spa facilities, and other recreational amenities will be part of your responsibilities to ensure everything is functioning properly and in good condition. Maintaining the resort's curb appeal is essential, and you will be expected to perform lawn care services such as treating for weeds, raking leaves, planting flowers and shrubs, and trimming hedges. You will also ensure that trash and debris are picked up daily from common areas and streets, and that resort amenities, including clubhouses and restrooms, are kept clean. In winter months, you may be required to remove snow from community streets and other areas, utilizing trucks with plows or other snow removal equipment. Additionally, you will inspect tied down RVs, park models, and mobile homes for cleanliness and damage, complete checklists of the physical condition of resort sites, and assist the Resort Manager with supervising service contractors. Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring that all resort streets and public access routes are free of hazards will be part of your daily routine. You will also maintain resort pool(s), test chemical levels, and adjust them as necessary, while following safety procedures during all tasks. Other duties and special projects may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of the resort.
- Conduct building maintenance repairs and ensure cleanliness of property grounds, facilities, and utility systems.
- Provide excellent customer service to guests and residents at all times.
- Complete minor repairs to rental units and facilities as needed.
- Conduct routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs, including plumbing and sewage work.
- Inspect irrigation systems regularly and perform necessary repairs.
- Inspect playground and pool/spa areas to ensure they are in good condition.
- Maintain the resort's curb appeal by performing lawn care services.
- Ensure trash and debris are picked up daily from common areas and streets.
- Clean resort amenities including clubhouses, restrooms, and laundry areas.
- Maintain vacant sites and remove trash and debris.
- Remove snow from community streets and other areas as applicable.
- Inspect tied down RVs and mobile homes for cleanliness and damage.
- Complete checklists of physical condition of resort sites before and after guest occupancy.
- Assist Resort Manager with supervision of service contractors.
- Report maintenance issues and concerns to the manager.
- Ensure all resort streets and public access routes are free of hazards.
- Maintain resort pool(s) and test chemical levels as necessary.
- Maintain resort vehicles and equipment.
- Follow safety procedures while performing duties.
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage
- 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
- Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members
- Team Member Perks & Discounts program
- Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty
