Property Maintenance Technician - Carlisle, United States - UMH Properties, Inc.

Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of a Maintenance position is to provide overall community groundskeeping and maintenance as well as perform repairs as needed to all community owned homes and lots.

Maintenance employees must uphold the UMH standards for professionalism, quality and safety in all work performed.


Job Duties

• Drive UMH vehicles through the community on a daily basis to inspect all common areas.
• Record violations observed during daily inspections
• Repair and maintain communityowned homes and lots.
• Maintain community grounds including but not limited to mowing lawns, removing leaves and debris, plowing snow.
• Ensure that all company vehicles and equipment are maintained and serviced regularly.
• In communities where this is required: Take daily readings from the water plant and inspect the pump stations, wellhouses and treatment plants.
• Keep a log of all work performed in the community
• Complete periodic training to safely work with hazardous chemicals. Be familiar with and comply with the Company's Hazard Communication Program
• Use and move heavy equipment.
• Safely operate a variety of power tools and hand tools
• Follow lockout procedures of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, managers and community residents.
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

Physical requirements of the job

• Stand for the majority of the workday.
• Frequently lift objects over 20 pounds during the work day.
• Occasionally kneel and crawl as required to perform certain maintenance duties such as working under homes.
• Use of power tools and hand tools
• Use of heavy equipment and moving heavy equipment

Work Environment

• Working both indoors and outdoors
• Exposure to elements of nature such as varying climates and weather conditions, uneven terrain, insects, animals, etc.

Work Schedule

• Fulltime schedule, Monday through Friday. Base hours are approximately 40 hours per week.
• Overtime work is required and may be assigned on a regular basis or on a rotating schedule dependent upon community staffing and community needs.
• Overtime work may be required on weekends and holidays.
• Overtime responsibilities include answering incoming calls from residents or coworkers on a companyprovided cell phone, assessing and responding to emergencies in the community including, but not limited to, emergency repairs, water leaks and snow plowing.
• Inperson attendance is an essential function of this position.

Job classification
This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.


Required qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• A broad range of experience in home repairs, general plumbing, grounds maintenance and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to prioritize safety in all job duties and attend periodic safety trainings assigned by UMH Properties
• Time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to complete job duties

UMH Properties, Inc.

will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job.

Please speak with human resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Carlisle, PA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person