Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

UMH Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:UMH) with more than 50 years of experience in the manufactured housing industry.

The purpose of this Maintenance position is to provide overall community groundskeeping and maintenance as well as perform repairs as needed on all community owned homes and lots. Maintenance employees must uphold UMH standards for professionalism, quality, and safety in all work performed.

• Drive UMH vehicles through the community daily to inspect all common areas.
• Record violations observed during daily inspections.
• Repair and maintain community-owned homes and lots.
• Maintain community grounds, including mowing lawns, weed eating, removing leaves and debris, plowing snow, and shoveling sidewalks.
• Keep work areas clean and safe; conduct cleanup several times throughout the day, dispose of trash and waste in approved containers, wipe up drips and spills immediately, and store equipment and tools after use. Keep aisles, exits, fire extinguishers, emergency equipment, electric breakers, controls, and switches clear of obstructions.
• Ensure that all company vehicles and equipment are maintained and serviced regularly.
• In communities where required, take daily readings from the water plant and inspect pump stations, well-houses, and treatment plants.
• Keep a log of all work performed in the community.
• Complete periodic training to safely work with hazardous chemicals 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.
• May assist with new home installations, including connecting sewer and water lines, affixing skirting, and building/installing decks.
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

• Stand for the majority of the workday.
• Frequently lift objects over 20 pounds during the workday.
• 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 both indoors and outdoors.
• Exposure to elements of nature such as varying climates and weather conditions, uneven terrain, insects, animals, etc.

• Full-time 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 depending on community staffing and needs.
• Overtime may be required on weekends and holidays.
• Overtime responsibilities include answering incoming calls from residents or coworkers on a company-provided cell phone, assessing and responding to emergencies in the community, including emergency repairs, water leaks, and snow plowing.
• In-person attendance is an essential function of this position.

• This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Non-exempt employees will be eligible for overtime pay in weeks where actual hours worked exceed forty hours.

• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• A broad range of experience in home repairs, general plumbing, grounds maintenance, and operation of heavy equipment.
• Snow plow experience.
• 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.

• Competitive wages with options for annual bonuses and pay increases.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Voluntary benefit plans:
  Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness coverage.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

UMH Properties, Inc. will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of this position. Please speak with human resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions.

UMH Properties, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.