Maintenance Technician

Wgp Property Management•Sophia, NC

About The Position

The Facilities and Maintenance Technician is responsible for the physical upkeep, maintenance, repair, and improvement of manufactured housing communities. The role supports two communities, one in Sophia, North Carolina, and one in Greensboro, North Carolina, and reports directly to the Community Manager. The Technician is expected to take initiative and complete assigned work safely, professionally, courteously, and on time with minimal supervision, with a primary focus on improving the communities’ physical assets while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. The position requires reliable personal transportation and prompt response to property emergencies. Work includes groundskeeping and landscaping; maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery; preparing inventory homes and community assets for new residents; cleaning, painting, and general property upkeep; and performing general HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance, and preventative maintenance. The Technician may also maintain a community pool, test chlorine residuals, transport supplies, tow trailers, operate a snow plow attachment when applicable, and use power equipment. The role involves following Fair Housing laws, OSHA standards, company policies, and safe practices for handling chemicals and personal protective equipment. The successful candidate demonstrates initiative, accountability, humility, sound business judgment, customer service, and pride in maintaining clean, orderly, welcoming communities. WGP Property Management manages 120 communities across 16 states, representing more than 10,000 homes. The company describes its mission as providing safe, reliable housing for residents and safe, reliable returns for investors.

Requirements

Two to three years of experience in maintenance, construction, or a related field.
General maintenance skills, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repairs.
Current, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Reliable personal transportation and ability to arrive quickly on-site for emergencies.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle and golf cart.
Ability to communicate effectively with the Community Manager and residents; must be literate.
Maintain a courteous and professional attitude toward residents, coworkers, and management.
Demonstrate a team-player mentality and willingness to assist others.
Ability to climb ladders and stand or walk for long periods, up to eight hours with appropriate breaks.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical tasks involving bending and stretching.
Physically capable of painting and accurately identifying colors.
Maintain a positive attitude and uphold company standards.
Willingness to complete random drug testing as required and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Satisfactorily complete any lawfully permitted background check conducted after a conditional job offer.
Meet company standards for reliability and trust appropriate to a position of responsibility in a residential community.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of manufactured housing communities.
Report to and collaborate regularly with the Community Manager to support community operations and goals.
Complete assigned tasks safely, professionally, courteously, and on time, using initiative and minimal supervision.
Maintain and improve community physical assets and infrastructure.
Maintain a safe and compliant environment; follow Fair Housing laws, OSHA standards, company policies, and PPE requirements.
Record work hours accurately.
Perform daily trash pickup and grounds maintenance.
Perform landscaping, including mowing, raking, blowing leaves, trimming hedges and trees at safe heights, spreading gravel or mulch, planting, irrigation maintenance, and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and weed-control chemicals.
Maintain tools, equipment, and machinery in good working condition and ensure machinery is serviced regularly.
Repair and prepare inventory homes and community assets for new residents.
Perform cleaning, painting, and general property upkeep.
Perform general maintenance, including hanging signs; installing smoke detectors, shelving, blinds, or hardware; HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs; and preventative maintenance and replacement of bulbs, batteries, and filters.
Respond promptly to property emergencies using reliable personal transportation.
Tow trailers and operate snow plow attachments when applicable.
Pick up and transport supplies as needed.
Maintain the community pool and perform chlorine residual testing.
Handle chemical exposure safely and responsibly.
Operate power equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
Locate and repair water leaks and perform light digging with hand tools.
Maintain an equipment inventory list.
Treat residents and guests respectfully and respond promptly to work order requests.
Enforce community rules fairly and uphold community and home standards for appearance and functionality.