Buckhorn Estates - Maintenance (Bilingual Preferred)

Company: YES Communities
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

About YESYES 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 YESYES 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 relaxed and 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 PositionOverview: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 ensure 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. If an emergency does come up, your supervisor will be asking you to come to the rescue.Essential Functions:--- Clean vacant lots--- Respond to resident service requests when applicable--- Maintain the storage compound in a safe and organized manner--- Maintain and organize tools, the maintenance facility, and equipment--- Coordinate new home delivery and set-up, and request any warranty or follow-up work with the Community Manager and manufacturers--- Order supplies, tools, and equipment (with Management approval)--- Read water meters, identify, and resolve leaks within the community as applicable--- Deliver resident notices as requested by management--- Complete required percentage monthly Gold Key Service; interacting with house pets when applicable--- Maintain all utility facilities within the community--- Follow safety precautions including chemical use and OSHA logging--- Complete all work in a timely manner, without sacrificing quality--- 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.--- Keep the community grounds and common areas clean, free of debris and trash--- Snow removal when applicable--- Respond to emergency calls as directed by supervisor--- Maintain all OSHA and PPE equipment as required by Company/State standards--- Be able to use tablet and or computer for tracking and logging of workorders, timely completion of these orders--- Log and maintain all Service vehicles according to company/state guidelines--- Complete Incident/Accident Reports in a timely fashion--- Measuring lots and keeping up to date on city setback guidelines--- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of landscaping, home refurbishment--- On-call emergency maintenance rotation--- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor and subject to changePhysical Requirements:--- Ability to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours per day--- Use and hands, including fingers, to handle or feel objects, tool or controls which may be of a repetitive motion--- Reach with arms and hands sometimes overhead and in front of your body safely--- Effectively communicate with vendors and residents--- Frequently required to climb or balance--- 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 a 20-foot ladder safely--- Use all Safety PPE equipment in the right manner and time depending on job--- FlexibilityEducation and Experience:--- High school diploma or equivalent--- Previous home refurbish or make-ready experience preferred--- A valid driver's license is required--- HVAC, Electrical. Pool and plumbing background a PLUSThe YES DifferenceCompetitive salary Comprehensive health benefits Life, long and short-term disability insurance 401(k) with company matchYES I can help YES We are a team YES We add value YES We build communityYES Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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