MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
About The Position
UMH Properties, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Person for its Fohl Village Community. The role is responsible for community groundskeeping and maintenance, including repairs to community-owned homes and lots. The employee is expected to uphold company standards for professionalism, quality, and safety. The position involves inspecting community common areas, documenting violations, maintaining grounds and equipment, completing repairs, and keeping work areas clean and safe. Depending on community needs, duties may also include water-plant readings and inspections, assisting with new home installations, and responding to emergencies. The role requires in-person attendance and work both indoors and outdoors. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule and approximately 40 base hours per week. Overtime is required and may be assigned regularly or on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Broad experience in home repairs, general plumbing, grounds maintenance, and operation of heavy equipment.
- Snow plow experience.
- Ability to prioritize safety and attend periodic safety training assigned by UMH Properties.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Drive UMH vehicles through the community daily to inspect common areas.
- Record violations observed during daily inspections.
- Repair and maintain community-owned homes and lots.
- Maintain community grounds, including mowing, weed eating, removing leaves and debris, plowing snow, and shoveling sidewalks.
- Keep work areas clean and safe, dispose of waste properly, clean up spills promptly, and keep aisles, exits, and emergency and electrical equipment unobstructed.
- Ensure company vehicles and equipment are maintained and serviced regularly.
- Where required, take daily readings from the water plant and inspect pump stations, well-houses, and treatment plants.
- Keep a log of work performed in the community.
- Complete periodic training for safe work with hazardous chemicals and comply with the company's Hazard Communication Program.
- Use and move heavy equipment and safely operate power tools and hand tools.
- Follow lockout procedures for energy-isolating devices when maintaining or servicing machines or equipment.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, managers, and community residents.
- Assist with new home installations as needed, including connecting sewer and water lines, affixing skirting, and building or installing decks.
- Perform other responsibilities necessary to fulfill the position's duties or as assigned.
- During overtime, answer calls from residents or coworkers on a company-provided cell phone and assess and respond to community emergencies, including repairs, water leaks, and snow plowing.
Benefits
- Competitive wages, with options for annual bonuses and pay increases.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance.
- Voluntary disability, accident, hospital confinement, life, and critical illness insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
