Maintenance Technician

Blueground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop stipend & monthly mobile plan reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k retirement plan

Paid maternity/parental leave benefits

Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations

Job summary

Blueground is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their New York operations. The role involves ensuring properties are in pristine condition, conducting repairs, and assisting guests with maintenance issues. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in maintenance and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a General Maintenance / Repairs Technician.
• Proven experience in repairing Home Appliances.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance/technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install furniture, lights, and appliances as per standards.
• Conduct repairs including carpentry and handyman tasks.
• Liaise with contractors for specialized maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Appropriate Certifications for equipment

Job description

AtBlueground, our vision is to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live. For us, that means ensuring our guests have the peace of mind, flexibility & confidence they need to explore life’s latest adventure.

We’ve grown a lot since our founding in 2013, having raised more than $258m+ in funding, to date -- and that’s just the beginning. We’re now hosting guests in more than 50,000 homes in 46 cities around the world (and growing!), with an aim to hit 100,000 homes in 100 cities by 2025. Our vision comes to life through our ways of working. For our 1,000+ member team located across 17 countries, we’ve created a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and opportunity.

We believe our people should have the power to choose their preferred way to work. Depending on the role’s requirements, team members can choose to work full time in one of our offices, work fully remote, or choose a hybrid model between the two.

We are guided by our core principles, which define how we work and succeed together.

• Putting Guests Firstdrives every decision we make, inspiring us to create truly exceptional experiences.
• Speedkeeps us agile and forward-thinking, always innovating to stay ahead.
• Keeping it Honestbuilds trust through transparency and open communication at every level.
• Embracing Changeempowers us to adapt swiftly and thrive in the face of new challenges.
• Diving Inreflects our ownership mindset, ensuring excellence, dedication, and impactful results in all we do.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Technician to work for our New York based operations. The ideal person is a stickler for detail, proactive, skilled in general maintenance tasks, and thoughtful as to ensure that the property is continuously in pristine condition for our guests. The role is primarily responsible for completing interior installations or repairs to brand standards as well as keeping operations managers informed of potential repairs, actions being taken, and the status of any major maintenance projects.

What you will focus on:

• Installation of furniture, lights, home appliances, wall mounting of mirror, artwork as required based on furnishing standards
• Conduct repairs as needed, (carpentry, handyman tasks, light painting tasks).
• Troubleshoot & repair where possible. Where applicable, arrange a repair with a specialist appliance engineer.
• Conduct inspections and provide a snag list for the apartments.
• Liaise with contractors on maintenance tasks (appliances, plumbing, electrical work, etc) that are specialized if needed, hand over, communication, and follow up checks
• Assist guests with maintenance/technical issues (electrical, plumbing, carpentry related to their stay at the property in order to support a positive guest experience
• Assist in delivering missing items to clients, such as glassware, lighting, small appliances, etc

What we are looking for:

• Experience (at least 5 years) as a General Maintenance / Repairs Technician or in a similar role
• Proven experience in repairing Home Appliances
• Experience in spare parts and knowledge of suppliers to source them.
• Eye for details, and ability to inspect apartments and provide accurate reports/snag list.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance/technical procedures and practices
• Client-oriented with very good communication skills
• Comfortability travelling to multiple locations in the New York Metropolitan Area in same working day
• Flexibility in schedule and ability to attend to emergencies as needed.
• Appropriate Certifications for the equipment in use
• Flexibility to work weekends (never exceeding 5 working days/week)
• Great problem-solving skills

Your benefits:

• Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
• Laptop stipend & monthly mobile plan reimbursement
• Flexible PTO
• Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in Greece and winter in Dubai!