Maintenance Technician in Newfane, New York at Horizon Land Co Llc

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations and upkeep of a 200-unit manufactured home community.

Responsibilities will include mowing and maintaining community grounds, snow plowing and winter maintenance, performing water-line and water-service repairs, and handling a variety of general maintenance and small repair tasks throughout the community.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, working independently, and taking pride in keeping a property running smoothly.

• Perform routine maintenance on building and grounds systems throughout the assigned property.
• Perform general maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to identify items in need of repair and make or ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine necessary repairs in coordination with the Community Manager and Regional Manager.
• Plan repair work using building blueprints or equipment manuals when needed.
• Maintain and repair waterlines throughout the assigned property.
• Help ensure necessary equipment remains in proper working condition.
• Order supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance with approval from the Community Manager and/or Regional Manager.

• Clean and assist with the general upkeep of community facilities.
• Maintain the grounds of the assigned property, including essential landscaping duties such as cutting grass.
• Perform snow removal and other seasonal property maintenance.
• Keep common and public areas, including sidewalks, clear of trash and foliage.
• Keep storm drains clear of foliage and debris.
• Prepare the property for changing weather conditions, including salting sidewalks and communal areas as necessary.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept environment throughout the community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working independently, and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-kept community for our residents. The ideal candidate can assess a problem, determine what needs to be done, and work effectively with property management to get the job completed.

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems requested.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and tools used in the construction and repair of manufactured homes, buildings, underground utilities, or other structures.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance and repair work in an outdoor property environment.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of related experience preferred.

This is an active, hands-on position that requires:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• The ability to climb ladders up to 8 feet.
• The ability to bend and crawl into awkward spaces when necessary.
• Approximately 75% or more of the workday spent walking outdoors throughout the assigned property.
• A full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

This position requires working outdoors year-round and may involve exposure to varying or extreme weather conditions, chemicals, dust, and noise from equipment.

Local travel is required, including routine driving within the assigned community and/or region.

Our Maintenance Technicians are essential to keeping our communities running. Whether you're troubleshooting a repair, maintaining property infrastructure, preparing for winter weather, or simply making sure community spaces are clean and functional, your work directly impacts the residents who call the community home.

If you're someone who likes working with your hands, knows your way around repairs, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you.

Horizon Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to fostering a professional and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity throughout the employment process.