Maintenance Lead

Yes Communities•Batavia, OH

About The Position

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.

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
A valid in-state driver’s license is required
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
Proficiency in industry specific software products including the use of electronic devices/tablets

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership and task management for the maintenance team members as directed by the Community Manager to ensure timely completion of repairs and/or updates as requested by lender inspections
Maintain all company assets, including rental inventory, tools, grounds, equipment, maintenance facility(s), through forms of preventative maintenance, work orders, and home refurbishment
Coordinate new home delivery and set-up, and request any warranty or follow-up work with the community manager and manufacturers
Respond to after-hour emergency calls immediately based on the on-call schedule
Order supplies, tools, and equipment as needed and with management approval
Read water meters, identify, and resolve leaks within the community as applicable
Participate in the monthly Safety Teams meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month
Follow safety precautions including but not limited to: chemical use, OSHA requirements, and upkeep of all OSHA and PPE equipment as required by Company/State standards including the Personal Protection Equipment boards required in each location’s maintenance shop
Conduct maintenance interviews and assist with the onboarding of new maintenance team members
Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable. Diligent completion and filing of snow and salt logs
Log and maintain all company vehicles according to legal and YES compliance and safety standards
Notify management of any incident/accident immediately
Coordinate with the team to 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
Additional duties as assigned by management which are subject to change