Maintenance Technician

Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee and perform repairs across clubhouse facilities. The role includes plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry tasks to keep the club in excellent condition and compliant with safety standards.

Responsibilities include pool care, routine PM duties, and coordinating with contractors under the direction of the Director of Facility Maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to operate maintenance equipment.
• Two+ years of institutional or business maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out, supervise, or coordinate clubhouse repairs and general maintenance to keep facilities in optimal condition.
• Repair plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, appliances, and building structures as needed.
• Maintain pool filtration, chlorination, and water testing; log results for health inspections.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance per club procedures.
• Install tile and drywall; patch walls and pave brick as required.
• Monitor outside contractors and report progress to the Director of Facility Maintenance.
• Inspect rooms and public spaces; replace light bulbs and switches as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Pool maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade/technical training in electrical/HVAC or refrigeration

Valid Florida driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders and safety equipment

Job description

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Carry out, supervise, or coordinate clubhouse repairs and general maintenance needed for equipment, furniture, masonry and building structures to maintain the club property in optimal condition and appearance.

Job Tasks / Duties

• Maintains and makes general repairs to the plumbing fixtures, furniture, woodwork, electrical systems, appliances, ventilation systems and building structures of the club.
• Maintains equipment of the club property.
• Maintains the filtration and chlorination of swimming pool, tests swimming pool water; and maintains daily log of water test results for local health department inspections.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance (PM) required by club's PM procedures.
• Installs tile, drywall; makes grouting repairs, patches walls and paves brick.
• Monitors work done by outside contractors and communicates the status of each project to the Director of Facility.
• Visually inspects rooms, public spaces and back of the house areas to replace light bulbs, lamps, switches, etc.
• Ensures that all building maintenance, repair, and cleaning activities are identified.
• Maintains the clubhouse swimming pool water: chemical balance, clean and log sheets updated.
• Keeps the workshop areas safe, clean, and well-lit.
• Ensures that all refuse is properly removed from the clubhouse and its premises.
• Attends staff meetings including Safety committee.
• Responds to emergencies at any time.
• Be cheerful and courteous.
• Assists with preparation of special functions, parties, tournaments, etc., by installing decorations and constructing display pieces.
• Ensures a highly efficient safety program with an emphasis on awareness, discipline and compliance; implements an overall safety program that conforms to OSHA standards.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Director of Facility Maintenance.

Education and/or Experience

• High School education or G.E.D Equivalent preferred
• Post‑secondary vocational/technical training in electrical engineering, HVAC or refrigeration preferred.
• Valid Florida drivers license.
• Two years or more of maintenance experience in an institutional or business setting.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Basic knowledge of trades to understand repair problems and make minor repairs on outlets, lamps, and plumbing fixtures.
• General knowledge of power tools.
• Wood floor maintenance and installation of floor tiles.
• Knowledge about maintaining, cleaning, and preserving a wide variety of surfaces.
• Follows instruction regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting.
• Assists other maintenance staff with repairs to locks, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, minor carpentry work, etc.
• Reports major repairs to supervisor for correction.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous work lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and climbing.
• Use ladders up to 32 feet.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling. Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Requires regular in‑person attendance.
• Occasional weekends and some holidays required.

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.