Resort Maintenance Technician

Sun Communities • Homosassa Springs, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Resort Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Sun’s resorts. They conduct building maintenance repairs and maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and utility systems. They provide excellent customer service to prospective and current guests and residents and may assist with site setups to support timely guest arrivals and departures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work.
• General knowledge of janitorial work, plumbing, and grounds maintenance.
• Proficiency operating hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.
• Ability to provide legible written reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and the internet.
• Availability to respond to resort needs during non-business hours while on call.
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures, as working conditions require constant outdoor work.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of prior maintenance experience at a campground or RV resort.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash; shovel; perform maintenance and repair duties; and use power equipment, drills, and other hand tools.
• Complete minor repairs to rental units and facilities.
• Complete routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs involving plumbing, sewage, construction, and streets.
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems as needed.
• Inspect playgrounds, playground equipment, pool and spa areas, and other recreational amenities; make minor repairs as needed.
• Keep the resort presentable and inviting and maintain Sun’s curb appeal standards.
• Perform lawn and grounds care, including weed treatment, weed trimming, leaf raking, planting, spreading mulch or other ground cover, shrub and hedge trimming, removal of weather-damaged tree limbs, and related work.
• Pick up trash and debris daily from common areas and streets and empty common-area trash containers as needed.
• Clean resort amenities, which may include clubhouses, tennis and pickleball courts, resort offices, restrooms, laundry areas, bath houses, and the maintenance garage.
• Maintain vacant sites, including securing items and removing trash and debris.
• Remove snow from resort streets, parking lots, entrances, and other areas Sun is responsible for maintaining, where applicable; work may involve a truck with a plow, salt, a snow blower, or shoveling.
• Inspect tied-down RVs, park models, and mobile homes for cleanliness, rust, damage, and other problems before sale approval.
• Complete checklists documenting resort site conditions before and after guest occupancy.
• Assist the Resort Manager with supervision of service contractors.
• Report maintenance issues and concerns identified during daily duties to the manager.
• Ensure resort streets and public access routes are free of hazards.
• Maintain resort pools and, where applicable, test and adjust chemical levels.
• Maintain resort vehicles and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures while performing duties, including safe vehicle operation when traveling between sites and picking up supplies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage with multiple plan designs.
• 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.
• DailyPay access.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Identity theft insurance.
• Legal assistance plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vacation RV site discounts at Sun Outdoors locations.
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program.
• Paid time off, including ten holidays, vacation, personal and sick time, bereavement, and pay for jury duty.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Learning and growth opportunities.
• Flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED