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Job Duties

• Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets. Empties common area trash containers as needed. (Essential)
• Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed. (Essential)
• Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as needed. (Essential)
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris. (Essential)
• 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. (Essential)
• Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats for weeds, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch, trims hedges, cuts and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn care services as necessary.
• Ensures all community streets and public access routes are free of hazards.
• Performs water testing and other maintenance duties related to a well-water system, sewer system, or on-site water meters, if applicable. May include reading, repairing, and installing water meters.
• Reports all community maintenance issues and concerns that may be identified while performing daily duties to manager.
• Completes checklists of physical condition of community or sites prior to and after resident occupancy.
• Ensures the community is presentable and inviting at all times and that it adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards.
• Cleans building facilities such as clubhouse, community offices, restrooms, laundry areas, and maintenance garage.
• Assists manager with supervision of service contractors.
• Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs needed.
• Assists with the proper spotting of homes upon move-in and move-out.
• Maintains community pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable.
• Maintains community vehicles and equipment.
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site and picking up supplies.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• 6 months in previous maintenance experience in the apartment or manufactured housing industry (Preferred)
• 6 months in snow removal experience, including operating a plow truck (if applicable) (Preferred)
• 6 months in demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work (Preferred)
• Ability to endure fluctuations in temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet
• Ability to work an on-call schedule
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• Ability to provide legible written reports
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance

REWARDING BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, 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 multipleplan 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
• 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 SunRV Resorts 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