Maintenance Technician

YES Communities

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Grand Forks, North Dakota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining community grounds, common areas, and rental inventory through preventative maintenance and timely service requests. They also handle emergency calls, assist with home set-ups, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to maintain community grounds, complete service requests, and ensure safety standards. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license are required. Previous home refurbishment experience and skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and pool operation are a plus.

Job Description

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Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Community Manager

About YES: 

Founded in 2008, YES Communities has established itself as a leader in the manufactured housing space.  YES is the largest privately held manufactured housing REIT in the country. Our commitment to improving communities and enhancing the lives of our residents is evident in our long-standing industry presence and the experience of our leadership team. This dedication and expertise have earned YES recognition and respect in the field, underscoring our significant role in shaping the manufactured housing landscape.

Maintenance Technician Position Overview:

In this role, we are relying on you to keep the community grounds safe, organized, well-maintained, and fully stocked with necessary supplies. You will be interacting with residents and ensuring the timely and satisfactory completion of service requests and inspections. You will also be a key player in the upkeep of community assets and grounds. Teamwork is also an essential key to success in this role.

Maintenance Technician Essential Functions:

  1. Maintain rental inventory through preventative maintenance, work-orders, and home refurbs.
  2. Keep the community grounds, common areas, and vacant lots clean and free of debris and trash.
  3. Complete all work in a timely manner, without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
  4. Respond to after-hour emergency calls according to on-call schedule.
  5. Read water meters, identify, and resolve leaks within the community as applicable.
  6. Organize maintenance facilities, tools, and equipment.
  7. Aid in new home delivery and set-up and report any warranty/follow-up work to management.
  8. Deliver resident notices as requested by management.
  9. Participate in all required team/safety meetings.
  10. Uphold OSHA standards and maintain Personal Protective Equipment as required by State law.
  11. Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable.
  12. Operate and maintain all company vehicles according to compliance and safety standards.
  13. Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and residents.
  14. Ability to work safely around pets, service animals, and wildlife.
  15. Additional duties as assigned by management and subject to change.

Maintenance Technician Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours per day
  • Use of hands, including fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls in a repetitive motion.
  • Capacity to reach with arms and hands overhead and in front of your body safely.
  • Frequently required to be flexible by climbing, balancing, or occasionally crawling in confined spaces
  • Ability to see clearly at both far and close distances as well as the capacity to adjust focus effectively.
  • Required to regularly push, pull, lift, or carry 50 lbs. Occasionally up to 85 lbs.
  • Proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals
  • Must be able to climb ladders, occasionally up to an 8-foot ladder safely

Maintenance Technician Education and Experience:

  • A valid in-state driver’s license is required
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
  • Previous home refurbishment or make-ready experience preferred
  • HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pool Operation experience are a PLUS
  • OSHA certifications or completed trainings are a plus
  • Proficiency in industry specific software products including the use of electronic devices/tablets

The YES Difference

Competitive salary | Comprehensive health benefits | Life, long and short-term disability insurance | 401(k) with company match

YES I can help * YES We are a team * YES We add value * YES We build community

YES Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

YES Communities

YES Communities, founded in 2008, owns and operates manufactured housing communities in many states. YES takes a new approach to manufactured home communities and works to build and maintain an environment in each community that reflects their positive YES attitude. YES’s unique operating model, personal approach and strong corporate culture has garnered it the Community Operator of the Year award by the Manufactured Housing Institute for the past ten years. At YES! Communities we look at Manufactured Housing Communities in a whole new way! Too many times in the past manufactured home communities had the reputation of saying NO! to home loans, leasing agreements and requests due to their stringent guidelines and rules. We want our residents to be part of a different type of community, where they are truly hearing YES! to creating a community that is all their own. 

 YES! Communities provides customers with affordable housing options, a community that is well-maintained, clean, and attractive, as well as an atmosphere that builds a true community around its residents. YES! Communities offers homes for any size of family or budget. We have high-quality factory-built homes ranging from single to multi-section, fitting every stage of life.
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