Maintenance Tech - Manufactured Housing

Cambio Property Management, LLC•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and preventative maintenance to maintain and improve the physical integrity of the property. The role responds to resident service requests, repairs homes and buildings, and maintains the community’s grounds, streets, facilities, amenities, and equipment. The technician provides customer service to current and prospective residents while supporting company goals and working as part of the Operations and Community teams. Work includes general repairs, painting, cleaning, landscaping, groundskeeping, snow removal, and maintaining plumbing and electrical systems. Depending on the community, duties may also involve operating a backhoe, maintaining a pool, and working with well-water, sewer, and water-meter systems. The position may require flexible hours, on-call availability, evenings and weekends, including one scheduled evening per week and one scheduled Saturday per month. Work location may be reassigned temporarily or permanently as directed by the Regional Manager or Senior Vice President.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or comparable experience and/or training.
Broad experience and knowledge of general maintenance techniques and repair work.
Proficiency operating hand tools, power tools, and commercial machinery.
Ability to snowplow using a company truck and plow according to snowfall standards.
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks in a self-directed work environment and maintain productivity without direct supervision.
Ability to prepare legible written reports and notes.
Ability to work in a team environment and take direction.
Availability to work on-call as needed during non-business hours.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Reliable transportation to the community or communities.
Active and working personal mobile phone.
Proficiency with email and the internet, and familiarity with a smartphone or tablet.
Growth mindset and willingness to test and learn.
Ability and willingness to maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance throughout the workday and when present at the community.

Responsibilities

Complete routine maintenance and repairs in rental homes through assigned work orders generated from resident service requests.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing trash and debris, cleaning, painting, mowing, and trimming.
Clean community common areas and workspaces, including the clubhouse, community office, restrooms, laundry room, and maintenance garage.
Control expenses by repairing rather than replacing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Paint interior and exterior walls and trim.
Operate a backhoe to dig trenches for water and sewer pipes, if applicable.
Repair parking lots and sidewalks using asphalt, cold-patching materials, and concrete.
Remove snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances, and other areas as needed, if applicable.
Maintain and repair building plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.
Maintain vacant sites, including performing strap-downs.
Inspect common-area amenities, including pools or spas, laundry facilities, playgrounds, and recreational equipment, and make necessary repairs.
Maintain community pools, test chemical levels, and adjust them appropriately, if applicable.
Complete checklists of duties and repairs for the community and vacant sites.
Assist the Community Manager with supervising onsite contracted work.
Perform duties related to well-water and sewer systems and water meters, including water testing and reading, and repairing and installing water meters.
Follow safety regulations and procedures, including safe operation of vehicles and machinery.
Work one scheduled evening per week and one scheduled Saturday per month, and other non-business hours as customer traffic requires.
Be available for on-call work as needed during non-business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.