Maintenance Technician

Avari Management; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Avari Management is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support field operations across Newport properties. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and ensure homes meet safety and quality standards to guest readiness and owner satisfaction.

This role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to manage priorities while coordinating with Property Managers, housekeeping, and field teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or facilities.
• Proficient with laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Professional communication across email, phone, video, and text.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance across assigned properties and repairs (appliances, plumbing, electrical basics).
• Inspect properties for readiness and document findings.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and management to ensure guest and owner readiness.
• Respond to maintenance requests and tickets with urgency and quality.
• Document all work in company systems with notes and photos.
• Provide cross-coverage for team during high-volume periods.

Skills

Property maintenance

Tech proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Field Support Full Time South Beach, OR, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Job Title:Maintenance Technician

Location: Newport, OR

Compensation:$20-$22/hr

Work Type: Full-Time

Shift: Short-term vacation rental industry; schedules vary; availability to work weekdays, weekends, occasional long hours, and holidays as needed.

Avari was built to raise the standard of vacation rental management, and we're looking for people who want to help build what's next. Join a growing organization where your ideas matter; your work has an impact, and you could grow alongside the business. Avari Management manages 5,400 properties across 24 markets throughout the East and West Coast. The company is a year into standing itself up after carving out from a national operator. The Property Manager owns the end-to-end homeowner experience for their assigned portfolio. This role serves as the single point of accountability for property performance, homeowner satisfaction, and operational execution.

The Maintenance Technician is a hands‑on field role responsible for the upkeep, repair, and readiness of properties within an assigned portfolio. This role ensures homes meet Avari's quality and safety standards through routine maintenance, inspections, and responsive issue resolution.

The Technician works closely with Property Managers, housekeeping, and field operations teams to keep properties guest‑ready and owner‑approved, supporting the broader POD with reliable, high‑quality maintenance execution.

Core Responsibilities

Property Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance across assigned properties, including appliance, cable, and wifi troubleshooting, basic HVAC repair, light plumbing, and general upkeep
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders with urgency; ensure timely completion and quality follow‑through
• Identify recurring issues and escape to the Field Operations Support Manager or Property Manager as appropriate
• Document all work performed in company systems with clear notes and photos

Inspections & Property Readiness

• Conduct routine and pre‑arrival property inspections ;identify areas for improvement and document findings
• Coordinate with housekeeping and property management to ensure homes meet brand and quality standards prior to guest and owner arrivals
• Support turnover readiness, punch lists, and preventative maintenance efforts

Guest & Owner Support

• Respond to escalated guest and homeowner maintenance concerns via email, phone, and tickets
• Meet and maintain Avari service standards and metrics including NPS, unit appearance, and efficiency targets

Team Support

• Assist with housekeeping assignments as needed
• Provide cross‑coverage for team members during high‑volume periods
• Contribute to a collaborative, service‑oriented team culture
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in property maintenance, facilities, or a related hands‑on field preferred
• Proficient with laptops, tablets, and mobile devices
• Professional communicator across email, phone, video, and text
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment
• Strong time management - able to shift priorities and manage interruptions
• Highly responsive and reliable
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Prior housekeeping experience a plus
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures

Workplace Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in properties requiring walking, climbing stairs, and physical assessment
• Regularly push, pull, and lift up to 25lbs; occasionally lift or move up to 50lbs
• Reach overhead and below the waist; bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and twist as needed
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to conduct in‑market property visits regularly
• Available for evening/weekend work, including early mornings and on‑call support as needed
• Primarily market‑based role with field work across assigned properties

Why Join Avari?

• Inclusive and collaborative culture
• One‑team approach across Field and Support Teams
• Opportunity to grow, learn, and make an impact
• Cross-functional exposure across Operations, Property Management, Guest Services, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Sales, and Support
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape processes as Avari continues to grow

Benefits Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Avari benefit programs unless otherwise stated.

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Avari Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.

Avari Management provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail] .