MAINTENANCE

UMH Properties • Canton, OH

279d

About The Position

The purpose of a Maintenance position is to provide overall community groundskeeping and maintenance as well as perform repairs as needed to all community owned homes and lots. Maintenance employees must uphold the UMH standards for professionalism, quality and safety in all work performed.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• A broad range of experience in home repairs, general plumbing, grounds maintenance and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Snow plow experience.
• Ability to prioritize safety in all job duties and attend periodic safety trainings assigned by UMH Properties.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to complete job duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive UMH vehicles through the community on a daily basis to inspect all common areas.
• Record violations observed during daily inspections.
• Repair and maintain community-owned homes and lots.
• Maintain community grounds including but not limited to mowing lawns, weed eating, removing leaves and debris, plowing snow, shoveling sidewalks.
• Keep work areas clean and safe, ensuring trash and waste are disposed of in approved containers.
• Ensure that all company vehicles and equipment are maintained and serviced regularly.
• Take daily readings from the water plant and inspect the pump stations, well-houses and treatment plants where required.
• Keep a log of all work performed in the community.
• Complete periodic training to safely work with hazardous chemicals.
• Use and move heavy equipment.
• Safely operate a variety of power tools and hand tools.
• Follow lockout procedures of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, managers and community residents.
• Assist with new home installations including connecting sewer and water lines, affixing skirting, and building/installing decks.
• Fulfill any other responsibilities necessary to complete the duties associated with the position.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees