Maintenance Technician

Sun Realty of Nags Head Inc; Mamie (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Year-round steady work

Job summary

Sun Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Outer Banks, NC. This full-time, year-round role offers a salary of $47,840–$56,160 per year, depending on experience, and includes health benefits and retirement planning.

You will service vacation homes to keep properties in top condition and ensure guest stays are problem-free. Responsibilities include troubleshooting across properties, responding to requests, and working independently with a company smartphone to manage daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general maintenance experience.
• Basic carpentry skills (advanced carpentry or drywall/finishing a plus).
• Basic knowledge of residential plumbing.
• A valid driver's license held for 3+ years with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair issues across assigned properties — plumbing, basic carpentry, drywall, and general repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests and keep homes guest-ready.
• Work independently, using a company smartphone to manage daily assignments.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Driver's license

Job description

Maintenance Technician — Sun Realty

Outer Banks, NC | Full-Time, Year-Round | $47,840-56,160/year (based on experience)

Sun Realty has managed vacation homes on the Outer Banks for over 46 years. We're hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep our homeowners' properties in top shape and our guests' stays problem-free.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and repair issues across assigned properties — plumbing, basic carpentry, drywall, and general repairs
• Respond to maintenance requests and keep homes guest-ready
• Work independently, using a company smartphone to manage your daily assignments

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of general maintenance experience
• Basic carpentry skills (advanced carpentry or drywall/finishing experience a plus)
• Basic knowledge of residential plumbing
• A valid driver's license, held for 3+ years, with a clean driving record

Schedule

This role includes weekend and holiday shifts, with occasional seasonal overtime, rotating after-hours shifts (additional pay) — vacation properties don't take weekends off, and neither do we. In exchange, you'll get:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits Package including 401(k), medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid leave and holidays
• Steady, year-round work (not seasonal)

The physical side of the job

You'll be on your feet, climbing ladders and stairs, working in attics and crawl spaces, and lifting up to 50–85+ lbs. You'll also be driving between properties in all kinds of weather. If you're comfortable with hands‑on physical work outdoors and don't mind a fast pace, you'll fit right in.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Physical/Mental Demands: Hearing, speaking, seeing, walking, standing, sitting, driving, reaching bending climbing steps/ladders, and lifting 50-85+ pounds; reading, comprehension, legible writing skills and effective written and verbal communication in the English language.

Machines/Equipment: A valid, active NC driver license for a minimum of 3 years (clean MVR); the operation of basic tools and equipment; smart phone or similar electronic device.

Work Environment: Exposed to outside weather conditions, fast paced, physically strenuous; working in attics or crawl spaces; climbing flights of steps inside and out; maneuvering a vehicle in congested traffic.

The requirements and qualifications, physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodations are reviewed, assessed, and processed through Human Resources.

Hours: Hours will vary as job requires Saturday and Sunday work. Overtime may be required. Regular, punctual attendance required.

Salary Range: Pay based on experience and proven ability, determined by Maintenance Manager.