Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Windward Communities (WC) has an expansive portfolio of manufactured home communities across the country. Currently WC has communities with over 8,000 sites and is positioned to grow in the future. Each community is tailored to the local area with features such as a community clubhouse, swimming pool, playground, dog park, picnic area, and walking trail. We are dedicated to providing a safe, affordable place for families to call home. Check us out at

The Part Time Maintenance position performs routine and preventative maintenance tasks to maintain the physical integrity and continued efficiency of the community and its amenities. Maintenance conducts building maintenance repairs and are responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems. Maintenance promotes the communities’ commitment to customer service by providing prompt and friendly service to staff and residents and are a part of a new resident’s orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures community is presentable, inviting, and always adheres to the company’s curb appeal standards.
• Ensures common area lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats for weeds, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, trims shrubs and hedges, and performs other lawn care services as necessary.
• Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets.
• Empties trash containers in common areas as needed.
• Completes minor repairs to rental homes and facilities as needed.
• Cleans building facilities such as clubhouse, community offices, restrooms, and maintenance barn.
• Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs and removal of trash and debris.
• Completes checklists of physical condition of community or individual sites prior to and after resident occupancy.
• Assists manager with supervision of service contractors.
• Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure proper operation, where applicable.
• Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas, where applicable.
• Performs 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.
• Maintains community pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable.
• Follows safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site and picking up supplies.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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).

Working Conditions

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.