Maintenance Technician

Better Talent; Ocean Isle Beach (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastaway Vacations is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician to keep vacation rental homes guest-ready across Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach and Oak Island, NC. You’ll log tasks in Breezeway, perform routine repairs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure homes stay in top condition.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with hands-on maintenance experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to work weekends during peak season.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter.
• Experience in property maintenance.
• Active drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable using a mobile app to track and complete tasks.
• Experience with light maintenance repairs and installing hardware such as door locks and thermostats.
• Skills to facilitate Teamwork and Communication.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality work.
• Ability to see projects through to completion.
• Highly responsive and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work weekends during the summer rental season - Saturdays and Sundays.
• Use Breezeway (mobile app) to complete tasks and scheduled inspections.
• Report issues through Breezeway as needed.
• Ensure HVAC systems and other home appliances and systems are functioning properly.
• Coordinate vendors for repairs as needed.
• Ensure all appliances, electronics and wi‑fi are in working order.
• Install smart locks and related miscellaneous hardware.
• Perform light repairs (changing lightbulbs and smoke detector batteries, unclog sinks, changing air filters, etc.)
• Complete pre-check-in and post-check-out home inspections.
• Perform Grills and Grounds duties on Saturdays throughout the summer
• This includes cleaning grills and checking/changing propane, using a blower to clear debris off driveways and upkeep of outdoor furniture around patios and pools
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests in the summer while minimizing guest disruption

Skills

Self-starter

Property maintenance

Valid driver's license

Mobile app experience

Detail-oriented

Job description

This is a unique part-time opportunity to maintain high-end vacation rentals in the Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, and Oak Island area - where your property maintenance skills will ensure guests have memorable stays in our stunning homes and our homeowners can be confident that their homes are well taken care of.

Who We Are
Founded by Josh Costner, a seasoned real estate expert and CEO, this boutique vacation rental and property management business has gained strong momentum since launching in 2021. To date, Coastaway manages 30+ beautiful homes and is actively seeking growth opportunities to expand the business in our target markets. Coastaway is a full service vacation rental company, providing property level services such as cleaning, linen rentals and maintenance oversight at each home in our portfolio.

Why You’ll Love Us
What sets Coastaway Vacations apart is our supportive and positive work environment. We value fresh ideas and recognize employees for their hard work. Josh Costner’s previous company has been recognized locally as a “Best Place to Work” and named to the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies list multiple times.

Coastaway is an actively growing business, and we are looking to build a local operations team that can help support these growth efforts. Each employee hired will have ample opportunity for future career advancement to grow their personal skillsets alongside the company. If you’re a self-starter looking to advance your career and strike a great work-life balance while using your maintenance skills, this role was designed for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and jump into a part-time Maintenance Technician role? We are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Tech who will demonstrate an ownership mindset while taking pride in keeping our portfolio of vacation rental properties guest-ready and well-maintained for our homeowners.

What Will Your Day Look Like?
Each shift brings new projects and tasks. You’ll start your day by logging into our task management app, Breezeway, to access and complete assignments efficiently. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our homes are functional, well-maintained, and welcoming by thoroughly completing each task using your maintenance expertise and time management skills. Teamwork will play a critical role in this job, and as such you must be able to work well with other team members, communicate well and be ready to facilitate delegated tasks.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This role is perfect for someone who is a self-starter that is looking to grow their career to the next level and enjoys hands-on work and the satisfaction of a job well done. You’ll thrive here if you are a self-starter who can work with a team and communicate to get the job done, and if you are someone with maintenance experience who works well within timelines and takes ownership of your work. Bonus points if you are looking to grow your skillsets and advance your career while using this entry-level position as a stepping stone.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to work weekends during the summer rental season - Saturdays and Sundays

Use Breezeway (mobile app) to complete tasks and scheduled inspections

Report issues through Breezeway as needed

Ensure HVAC systems and other home appliances and systems are functioning properly

Coordinate vendors for repairs as needed

Ensure all appliances, electronics and wi-fi are in working order

Install smart locks and related miscellaneous hardware

Perform light repairs (changing lightbulbs and smoke detector batteries, unclog sinks, changing air filters, etc.)

Complete pre-check-in and post-check-out home inspections

Perform Grills and Grounds duties on Saturdays throughout the summer

This includes cleaning grills and checking/changing propane, using a blower to clear debris off driveways and upkeep of outdoor furniture around patios and pools

Respond to emergency maintenance requests in the summer while minimizing guest disruption

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a self-starter

Experience in property maintenance

Active drivers license and reliable transportation

Comfortable using a mobile app to track and complete tasks

Experience with light maintenance repairs and installing hardware such as door locks and thermostats

Skills to facilitate Teamwork and Communication

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality work

Ability to see projects through to completion

Highly responsive and reliable

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Hourly Wage: $20-30 per hour (based on experience and performance)

Mileage: Mileage reimbursement paid for personal vehicle use of work-related tasks

Schedule: Part-Time to Start, Regular business hours with flexibility to work after hours as needed - Candidates who perform well will have an opportunity to expand beyond a part-time role

Location: Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach and Oak Island North Carolina