Maintenance Technician (Bilingual Preferred) at Valleybrook (IN)

About YES

YES Communities, founded in 2008, owns and operates manufactured housing communities with locations across the United 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.

Our company's leadership team has over 100 years of combined experience in the manufactured housing industry. This dedication has brought industry acknowledgement to not only our executive team, but also to every endeavor they have touched throughout the past four decades.

Life at YES

YES Communities strives to hire a diverse workforce that shares our vision of what a manufactured home community should be.

We empower our employees to develop a strong sense of community with our residents because we know that happy, dedicated employees make the difference.

Our culture is a dynamic one where leaders set clear expectations and give you the freedom to manage your goals. We invest in our employees and take pride as we watch them achieve results and make a difference in their roles every day.

MAINTENANCE (Bilingual Preferred)

Reports To : Community Manager

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 tasks as they come up. You will also be a key player in the upkeep of community assets including various equipment, building interiors, and the pool area.

Essential Functions :

• Complete all work in a timely manner, without sacrificing quality
• Keep the community grounds, common areas, and vacant lots clean and free of debris and trash
• Respond to resident service requests timely
• Maintain tools, equipment, maintenance facility(s), and storage compound in a safe and organized manner
• Aiding new home delivery and set-up and reporting any warranty or follow-up work needed in new homes to management
• Order supplies, tools, and equipment, if applicable and with management approval
• Read water meters, identify, and resolve leaks within the community as applicable
• Deliver resident notices as requested by management
• Complete required monthly Gold Key Service inspections as scheduled by the community manager
• Maintain rental inventory through forms of preventative maintenance, work orders, and home refurbishment
• Maintain all utility facilities within the community, if applicable
• Follow safety precautions including but not limited to, chemical use and OSHA requirements
• Participate / listen in to the monthly Safety Teams meetings held the first Wednesday of each month as available
• Maintain all OSHA and PPE equipment as required by Company / State standards including the Personal Protection Equipment boards required in each location's maintenance shop
• Maintain professional behavior which does not interfere with the individual's work, the work of another team- member, or the quality of life for community residents
• Maintain and track all community assets including grounds, buildings, equipment, pools, etc.
• Maintaining safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable. Diligent completion and filing of snow and salt logs
• Respond to after-hour emergency calls immediately based on the on-call schedule
• The use of electronic devices, such as a work tablet or computer, for the tracking and logging of work orders and daily email management
• Log and maintain all company vehicles according to legal and YES compliance & safety standards
• Notify management of any incident / accident immediately
• Measuring lots and keeping up to date on city setback guidelines
• Secure utilities on vacant lots, i.e., installing caps on sanitary lines, locks on electrical pedestals, covered crocks over exposed water lines, and removal of all old tiedowns
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of landscaping and home refurbishment
• Work effectively with all team members to uphold the YES standards of community appearance
• Effectively communicate with vendors and residents
• Additional duties as assigned by management and subject to change

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 which may be of a repetitive motion
• Reach with arms and hands sometimes overhead and in front of your body safely
• Frequently required to be flexible by climbing, balancing, or occasionally crawling in confined spaces
• Vision abilities include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Required to regularly push, pull, lift, or carry 50 lbs. Occasionally up to 85 lbs.
• Use of potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to climb ladders, occasionally up to an 8-foot ladder safely

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
• Desire to identify opportunities and resiliency to communicate frequently and respectfully
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pool Operation experience or certifications are a PLUS
• Any OSHA certifications or completed training is a plus

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