Field Maintenance Technician

HomeSmiles Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A local home maintenance service is seeking a Field Maintenance Technician in Durham, NC to perform essential home maintenance services. This part-time role offers the potential for full-time work with additional responsibilities as the company grows. Duties include performing tasks such as HVAC filter changes, communicating with homeowners, and documenting work. You'll be part of building a new operation with opportunities for advancement, all while delivering quality service in occupied homes.

Qualifications

• Comfort working independently in occupied homes.
• Prior experience in hands-on maintenance or trade-related work is helpful but not required.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform home maintenance tasks such as HVAC filter changes and dryer vent cleaning.
• Meet homeowners to confirm service details.
• Document completed work with photos or brief notes.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Field Maintenance Technician

Location: Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Company: HomeSmiles Durham NC

Position Type: Part-Time to Full-Time | Field Work

About This Role

HomeSmiles Durham NC is launching locally in March, and this role represents our first field hire. We are looking for a reliable, capable Field Maintenance Technician who wants hands‑on work today and the opportunity to grow with us as we scale.

HomeSmiles provides professional, preventative home maintenance services. We handle the routine but important work that helps homeowners protect their investment and avoid costly repairs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, hands‑on work, takes pride in doing things the right way, and wants to be part of building something from the ground up.

While initial work will be part-time, we expect to grow quickly. The right person will have opportunities for more consistent work, increased responsibility, and leadership as the business expands.

Pay, Bonuses & Career Growth

This is our first field hire, and we are building with growth in mind. While the role starts part-time, the goal is to grow into a full, scalable operation with real upside for the right person.

• $20–$30 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation by identifying additional services homeowners request (such as window washing or gutter guard installs)
• Bonuses may be offered for:
  • 5-star customer reviews
  • Referrals (customers or team members)
• Regular performance check‑ins with opportunity for increased pay and responsibility
• Flexible scheduling
• Clear path toward Lead Property Maintenance Technician responsibilities as the business grows
• Company provides uniforms and all major equipment such as power washing equipment, ladders, safety gear, and job‑specific tools

As HomeSmiles Durham NC scales, strong performers will be first in line for increased workload, leadership opportunities, and long‑term growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on the job, responsibilities may include:

• Performing home maintenance tasks such as:
  • HVAC filter changes
  • Dryer vent cleaning
  • Gutter and downspout clearing
  • Basic exterior and interior maintenance tasks
  • Light, non‑licensed repairs within scope
• Meeting homeowners or property managers to confirm service details
• Completing work efficiently and professionally in occupied homes
• Documenting completed work with photos or brief notes when requested
• Communicating issues, scope questions, or unusual conditions

This is a non‑construction, non‑licensed repair role. You will not be asked to perform plumbing, electrical, roofing, or general contractor services.

What Makes This Role Different

• First hire: You will help shape how this location operates from day one
• Growth‑focused: Dependable technicians will be first in line as work volume increases
• Hands‑on leadership path: Opportunity to take on lead responsibilities as we scale
• No high‑pressure sales environment: Focus is on quality service and professionalism

What You’ll Need

• Comfort working independently in occupied homes in a customer‑facing role
• Friendly, professional demeanor with the ability to represent HomeSmiles well and identify additional homeowner needs when appropriate
• Ability to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable working on ladders and outdoors
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and professionalism
• Clear communication and follow‑through
• Prior experience in hands‑on maintenance or trade‑related work, especially in customer‑facing environments, is helpful but not required

How to Apply

Submit a brief application outlining your relevant experience and general availability. Selected applicants will be contacted for a short conversation to confirm fit and expectations.