Maintenance Technician

Tahoetruckeevacations; Truckee, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Tahoetruckeevacations in Truckee/North Lake Tahoe is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to keep our vacation homes guest-ready. The role covers a broad range of tasks from diagnosing thermostats and plumbing to carpentry, painting, and small repairs across multiple properties.

You’ll work closely with the maintenance coordinator and field team, provide realistic cost estimates, and take pride in doing the job right the first time.

Qualifications

• Experience across plumbing, electrical basics, general repair, and property maintenance.
• Able to scope jobs accurately and provide realistic cost estimates.
• Clear, direct communicator and strong team player.
• Open to certifications with company support.

Responsibilities

• Perform property maintenance and repair across multiple Tahoe properties.
• Carpentry, deck railing maintenance, and deck staining.
• Fix plumbing issues such as leaking faucets and running toilets.
• Troubleshoot thermostats, hot water heaters, and furnaces.
• Install and repair appliances, window screens.
• Assist with inspections and property readiness for guests.

Skills

Handyman skills

Diagnostics

Cost estimation

Clear communication

Team player

Defensible Space

Hot tub maintenance

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Location: Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Nights and Weekends Expected

About Us

We are a fast-growing vacation rental and property management company based in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. We take pride in delivering five-star experiences for our homeowners and guests, and we believe a well-maintained home is at the heart of that. Our team is tight-knit, collaborative, and genuinely invested in the success of every property in our portfolio.

About the Role

This role keeps our portfolio running. You'll handle a wide range of maintenance and repair work across our properties, from diagnosing a faulty thermostat to reinforcing a deck to installing a smart lock. No two days look the same, and the work is hands-on, varied, and genuinely useful.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things right the first time, communicates clearly, and works well as part of a coordinated team. You'll partner closely with our maintenance coordinator and field team to keep properties guest-ready and owners confident in the care their home receives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct property assessments to identify deferred maintenance, safety issues, and necessary or reasonable upgrades or repairs, and perform general property maintenance and repair work as needed
• Perform general carpentry, including deck and railing maintenance and small deck restaining
• Perform minor plumbing repairs such as leaking faucets and running toilets
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with thermostats, hot water heaters, and furnaces
• Patch, texture, and paint drywall
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair appliances, and assist with appliance upgrades
• Repair and install window screens
• Assist with property furnishings and punch-list work, including furniture assembly, hanging art, and installing blinds and window coverings
• Troubleshoot locks and latches, and install smart locks and related hardware
• Replace and upgrade light fixtures and switches for comfort and compatibility
• Perform deep cleaning such as pressure washing decks, garages, and other hard surfaces
• Complete seasonal yard cleanup, including pine needle raking, with interest in learning defensible space best practices
• Handle general pest control and minor exterior repair work
• Assist the field team with inspections and property readiness for guests, tenants, and owners
• Provide cost estimates for repair and improvement projects

What We're Looking For

• A skilled handyman with hands-on trade experience across plumbing, electrical basics, general repair, and property maintenance
• A problem solver who diagnoses efficiently, starting with the most likely cause rather than the worst case
• Able to scope a job accurately and provide realistic cost estimates
• A clear, direct communicator, comfortable asking questions and giving straight answers
• A genuine team player who works well within a coordinated team, not solely independently
• Open to certifications that expand the role, such as Defensible Space or hot tub/spa maintenance, with company support to pursue them
• Room to grow within the company for the right person, though we're equally happy with someone who wants to excel as a technician without moving into a supervisory track
• Comfortable taking direction from a technical, hands-on leadership team
• Based in Truckee or North Lake Tahoe with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (required)

Why You'll Love It

• Steady, varied work across a well-maintained, growing portfolio
• Support and investment in certifications that expand your skill set
• Competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off