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Lead Maintenance Technician

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We are seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician who will serve as a field-based expert and support resource for our team of maintenance technicians. A Lead Maintenance Technician acts as the go-to field lead for troubleshooting complex maintenance issues, offering technical guidance for maintenance technicians as well as company clients -homeowners, and ensuring quality work across our vacation rental portfolio.

This position plays a critical part in maintaining property standards and solving real-time problems with efficiency and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete maintenance tasks and projects, traveling between multiple worksites each day.
  • Act as the first point of contact for technicians in the field when they need guidance or help with troubleshooting.
  • Support other maintenance technicians by offering expert help in diagnosing and resolving more complex than usual repair jobs.
  • Partner with the Operations Manger to share field insights and suggest process improvements.
  • Ensure that repairs and work orders are completed to company quality standards.

· Assist with high-priority or sensitive maintenance calls involving guest and homeowner concerns.

· Provide professional, courteous in-person support to guests and homeowners when needed.

· Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours or emergency maintenance issues.

· Respond quickly and safely to urgent situations, ensuring minimal disruption to guests.

  • Respond to guest issues (assigned work order) regarding maintenance, as needed including but not limited to:
    • Appliance troubleshooting
    • Cable/Wifi troubleshooting
    • Basic HVAC repair
    • Light plumbing
    • Basic electrical knowledge.
    • Paint, clean, and troubleshoot repairs inside homes.
    • Drywall, and basic carpentry skills.
  • Coordinate tasks with third-party service providers.
  • Evaluate the condition of the vacation rental homes.
  • Attend all mandatory individual and team meetings.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned - because every day looks different.

· 3+ years of hands-on property maintenance experience, especially in residential or hospitality settings.

· Strong technical knowledge in general maintenance: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, pools/spas, etc.

· Great problem-solving skills and ability to assist other techs in the field under pressure.

· Friendly, reliable, and professional demeanor.

· Must be comfortable using mobile work order and communication systems.

  • Applicants must have reliable transportation.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to work overtime for emergency calls which may include weekends, holidays and after hours.
  • Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSA, FSA
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Short team disability insurance

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