Maintenance Technician

Heirloom; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

Heirloom seeks a Maintenance Technician in New Orleans to handle HVAC upkeep along with general property maintenance. You will collaborate with Property Operations and Housekeeping to ensure repairs, safety, and brand standards across the portfolio.

The role is full-time and hourly, with benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and a 401(k). You’ll respond to on-call needs and support installations on new properties as needed.

Qualifications

• HVAC licensed technician.
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle.
• Lives within 30 minutes of New Orleans.
• 3–5+ years in-house maintenance experience.
• Proficient with hand & power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and basic repairs across properties.
• HVAC maintenance: diagnose/repair mini-split/ductless systems.
• Hang/mount art, decor, lighting, and window treatments.
• Handle drywall repair, painting, and basic carpentry tasks.
• Inspect premises, diagnose mechanical/plumbing/electrical issues and coordinate repairs.
• Assist supervising technicians during professional repairs.
• Report shortages and maintenance needs promptly.
• Assist with new property installations as needed.
• Maintain company toolkit stock and on-call duties.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Basic carpentry

Electrical fixture hanging

Drywall repair

General repairs & maintenance

Hand & power tools proficiency

On-call readiness

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladder safety

Basic plumbing tools

Job description

General Overview

The Maintenance Technician plays a central role in the daily operation of Heirloom’s New Orleans Property Portfolio, with a particular focus on HVAC system maintenance in addition to general property maintenance. In partnership with Property Operations and Housekeeping, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing on property repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure that all properties fulfill Heirloom’s property and brand standards.

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.
  • HVAC Maintenance: performing routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on mini-split/ductless HVAC systems across the portfolio
  • Hanging & Mounting: art, mirrors, decor, light fixtures, hooks, floating shelves, etc
  • Basic landscaping and groundskeeping: weed whacking, mowing, weeding, etc
  • Basic carpentry repairs: repairing/replacing broken support rails in beds and couches, replacing balcony banisters
  • 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

• • Monthly mileage reimbursement will be provided, based on IRS guidelines.

• Must be a licensed HVAC technician

• Lives in close or commutable proximity to New Orleans (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
  • drywall repairs and painting
  • basic carpentry: feels comfortable repairing a broken bed support beam, can build a basic floating shelf, can repair a screen door
  • 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 big plus, but not a firm requirement

Schedule & Compensation

• The Maintenance Technician is a full-time hourly role with benefits (PTO, health insurance, 401k etc) based in New Orleans, LA.
• The work schedule is variable and is based on the guest schedule; some weekend and evening availability may be required. 2 days off/week.