Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance position plays a vital role in ensuring the physical integrity and continued efficiency of our communities and their amenities. As a Maintenance professional, you will perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks to maintain the community's appearance and functionality. Your responsibilities will include conducting building maintenance repairs, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems.

Windward Communities (WC) is a leading provider of manufactured home communities across the country. With a portfolio of over 8,000 sites, we are committed to providing a safe, affordable place for families to call home. Our communities offer a range of amenities, including community clubhouses, swimming pools, playgrounds, dog parks, picnic areas, and walking trails.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Industry-leading PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k program; Including match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Staff development courses & free online training courses
• Paid training
• Bonus programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee/Resident Referral Bonuses

• Ensure the community is presentable, inviting, and adheres to our curb appeal standards.
• Ensure common area lawns are manicured appropriately, including regular treatments for weeds, raking leaves, planting flowers/shrubs, trimming shrubs and hedges, and performing other lawn care services as necessary.
• Ensure trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets.
• Empty trash containers in common areas as needed.
• Complete minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed.
• Clean building facilities, including the clubhouse, community offices, restrooms, and maintenance barn.
• Maintain vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris.
• Complete checklists of the physical condition of the community or individual sites prior to and after resident occupancy.
• Assist the manager with supervision of service contractors.
• Inspect playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure proper operation, where applicable.
• Remove snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances, and other areas, where applicable.
• Perform water testing and other maintenance duties related to a well-water system, sewer system, or on-site water meters, if applicable. May include reading, repairing, and installing water meters.
• Maintain community pool(s), test chemical levels, and adjust appropriately, where applicable.
• Follow safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site and picking up supplies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years with grounds and maintenance experience.
• A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and automobile insurance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work.
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance.
• Proficiency operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery.
• Ability to push, lift, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide legible written reports.
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team.
• Basic computer proficiency, particularly with email and internet.
• Availability to respond to community needs during non-business hours (may be required to be on-call).

Maintenance works primarily outdoors, is exposed to seasonal temperatures, and operates hand tools, power equipment, and machinery.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or other protected status, as established by Federal or State laws.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

We are a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace.