Maintenance Technician (vacation rentals)

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Located in New Orleans, LA

Salary: $55,000 to $75,000

We are searching for a skilled Maintenance Technician in New Orleans for our client, a vacation rental management company.  This is a direct hire opportunity.

General Overview
The Maintenance Technician plays a central role in the daily operation of our client''s growing property portfolio. In partnership with Property Operations and Housekeeping, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing basic repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure that all properties fulfill property maintenance and brand standards. The Maintenance Technician will work in collaboration with Property Managers and Guest Concierges to deliver exceptional hospitality to guests. A successful candidate is a reliable team player and a resourceful problem solver with previous maintenance experience.
Essential Functions

• Handling scheduled preventative maintenance and basic repairs and maintenance, including, but not limited to:
• Essential home repairs, including, but not limited to, repairing/replacing garbage disposals, unclogging drains, replacing toilets, replacing ceiling fans, etc.
• Troubleshooting equipment repairs (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), helping determine if a third-party technician is necessary
• Hanging & Mounting: art, mirrors, decor, light fixtures, hooks, floating shelves, etc.
• Basic landscaping and groundskeeping: weed whacking, mowing, weeding, etc.
• Basic carpentry repairs: repairing/replacing broken support rails in beds and couches, replacing balcony banisters
• Drywall repair (patching and painting)
• Assists with conducting routine inspection of premises, equipment, and systems
• Diagnosing mechanical, plumbing, and electrical issues and correcting them or coordinating with the Property Manager to schedule repairs as necessary
• Assists in overseeing third-party technicians when professional repairs are necessary
• Reporting any needed repairs, low stock items, and facilities maintenance needs in a timely fashion
• Assist with new property installations on an as-needed basis, which may include hanging and mounting art, decor, window treatments, mirrors, and light fixtures
• Stock and maintain the company tool kit
• Assume emergency on-call duty when assigned
• Special projects, as assigned

Requisites

• Must have a valid driver’s license, an upstanding driving record, and access to their own dependable truck and/or
  van (sedan will not be sufficient). Monthly mileage reimbursement will be provided, based on IRS guidelines.
• Lives in close or commutable proximity to New Orleans (within 30 minutes)
• Prior in-house maintenance experience (3-5+ years) (hospitality setting is a strong plus)
• Highly proficient in the use of hand and power tools
• Prior experience with:
• hanging and mounting art, mirrors, decor, window treatments, and decor
• drywall repairs and painting
• basic carpentry: feels comfortable repairing a broken bed support beam, can build a basic floating shelf,
  can repair a screen door
• basic plumbing: can repair and replace a toilet, plumbing fixture, and garbage disposal; can unclog a drain and knows when a professional should be called
• Can replace and hang electrical fixtures: pendants, sconces, ceiling fans, etc.
• Able to comfortably lift 50lbs and climb a ladder (up to 35 ft ladder)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus but not a firm requirement
• Any kind of construction background or trade certification is a big plus but not a firm requirement

Schedule & Compensation

• At the time of hire, employees are provided with a starting point for their schedule that they can anticipate
  working at the outset of employment. This schedule is flexible throughout employment. It is determined based on business needs, taking into account factors like reservation volume, staffing coverage, etc.
• The employee may be assigned to a certain property, group of properties, or zone in their respective market.
  Assignments will be based on business needs.
• Property Operations employees are scheduled to work 5 days per week and can expect to have 2 days off.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend coverage is scheduled on a rotating basis. In some markets, weekend coverage follows a 5-day workweek and results in 8 working days in a row. The following week, the individuals covering the weekend will receive additional days off. Standard weekend coverage is not considered after-hours.

 

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