Temporary Maintenance Technician

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
• Essential pool maintenance: Troubleshooting repairs, skimming, re-connecting pool vacuum, setting equipment timers
• Basic carpentry repairs: repairing/replacing broken support rails in beds and couches, replacing balcony bannisters
• 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 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
• Hang and mount 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 (not a sedan)
• A monthly gas stipend will be provided for the use of the vehicle for work
• Lives in close or commutable proximity to Austin (within 30 minutes)
• Prior in-house maintenance experience (3-5 years)
• Highly proficient in the use of hand and power tools
• Prior experience with hanging and mounting art, mirrors, decor, window treatments, and decor
• Including how to safely hang oversize and overweight items
• Prior experience with drywall repairs and painting
• Can patch and repair drywall damage (example: blemishes the size of a grapefruit)
• Prior experience with basic carpentry: feels comfortable repairing a broken bed support beam, can build a basic floating shelf, can repair a screen door
• Prior experience with basic plumbing: can repair and replace a toilet 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus, but not a firm requirement
• Any kind of construction background or trade certification is a plus, but not a firm requirement

Schedule & Compensation

• Compensation for this role is hourly and commensurate with experience. There are opportunities for bonus pay available: guest satisfaction incentive bonus, after hours bonus, etc.
• This is a full time position. You should expect 5 working days and 2 days off each week.
• This is a temporary contract role. The initial contract duration will be 90 days, with an option to extend or convert to a full time employment if mutually agreeable.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit the materials listed below to jobs@stayheirloom.com.

• Resume
• Any additional material(s) you would like considered as part of your application: photos of past work always welcome!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus, but not a firm requirement

Experience:

• Prior in-house maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Hanging and mounting decor, window treatment: 3 years (Preferred)
• Drywall repairs and painting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Basic Carpentry: 3 years (Preferred)
• Basic Plumbing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Austin, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road