Building Engineer/ Maintenance Technician

Kaiya Beach Resort; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiya Beach Resort is seeking a Building Engineer/Maintenance Technician to keep our resort properties running safely and reliably. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool equipment while coordinating with vendors.

Based in Rosemary Beach, FL, the role reports to the Property Manager and requires the ability to respond to work orders, log maintenance activities, and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of building maintenance experience.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Comfortable performing general repairs and light carpentry.
• Able to prioritize and complete work orders with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• HVAC or trade certification a plus, or willingness to obtain one.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Available for occasional after-hours or emergency call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool/spa equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues as they come up
• Complete general building repairs - doors, locks, drywall, paint, fixtures, and similar
• Perform light carpentry and handyman-level repairs as needed
• Respond to and close out resident/owner maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Conduct routine building and common-area inspections; log and report deficiencies
• Track recurring maintenance items on a set schedule
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and repair records
• Coordinate with specialty vendors on repairs beyond in-house scope
• Escort and oversee vendors on-site to confirm work is completed correctly
• Communicate maintenance status, urgent issues, and completed work to the Property Manager
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, parts, and supplies

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Light carpentry

Maintenance planning

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HVAC trade certification (optional)

Job description

Overview

We're hiring a Building Engineer/Maintenance Technician to keep the buildings and systems across our managed properties running safely and reliably. You'll handle preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on building systems, respond to work orders, and coordinate with specialty vendors on larger repairs. This position reports to the Property Manager.

Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool/spa equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues as they come up
• Complete general building repairs - doors, locks, drywall, paint, fixtures, and similar
• Perform light carpentry and handyman-level repairs as needed

Work Orders & Inspections

• Respond to and close out resident/owner maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Conduct routine building and common-area inspections; log and report deficiencies
• Track recurring maintenance items (filters, life-safety equipment, pool chemicals) on a set schedule
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and repair records

Vendor & Team Coordination

• Coordinate with specialty vendors (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevator, pool) on repairs beyond in-house scope
• Escort and oversee vendors on-site to confirm work is completed correctly
• Communicate maintenance status, urgent issues, and completed work to the Property Manager
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, parts, and supplies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of building maintenance experience; multifamily, resort, or HOA property experience a plus
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Comfortable performing general repairs and light carpentry
• Able to prioritize and complete work orders with minimal supervision
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• HVAC or trade certification a plus, or willingness to obtain one
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Available for occasional after-hours or emergency call-outs

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit 8-10 hours per day and may have exposure to basic cleaning supply chemicals.
• The team member is occasionally required to climb and use balance. Additionally, they will frequently be asked to use their hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member will experience temperature fluctuations (rain, wind, heat, humidity), and moderate to high noise levels.

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