Maintenance Technician - Mexico Beach

Better Talent; Mexico Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

HSAs/FSAs/HRAs

Disability insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Cape & Coast Premier Properties is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform basic home repairs and preventative maintenance on vacation rental properties along the Forgotten Coast. You will troubleshoot issues, service HVAC, pool pumps, and refrigerators, and coordinate with guests to minimize disruption.

The role emphasizes reliability, customer service, and the ability to learn field apps for job tracking.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience with basic knowledge of home repairs.
• Vacation rental experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent at multitasking with great organizational skills.
• Good customer service with guests and homeowners, able to work collaboratively cross-departmentally.
• Able to learn and use apps to keep track of jobs and update details.

Responsibilities

• Use general maintenance knowledge to troubleshoot issues, evaluate the best next steps for fixing the problem, and provide recommendations to Cape & Coast owners.
• Provide recommendations with the goal of seeking out solutions to maintenance issues that balance achieving a quality guest experience while also aiming to keep owners' costs low.
• Take clear and detailed notes regarding work done on each property, update notes about home mechanicals, and upload photos.
• Depending on the issue and urgency, call pre-approved third-party vendors to set up an appointment to fix it (plumbers, electricians, etc).

Skills

Maintenance experience

Basic home repairs

Apps usage

Tools

Job tracking apps

Job description

Elevate your career as our next top Maintenance Technician.

Cape & Coast Premier Properties offers the most extensive collection of luxury beach homes along the Forgotten Coast, from Cape San Blas to St. George Island and Mexico Beach. Focusing on beachfront and private pool properties, we provide world-class guest experiences with upscale amenities, concierge offerings, and white-glove service.

Company values we live by are:

We believe the best vacations take place in strong local communities

We always aim to create growth and opportunity for our team

We measure success on the happiness of our guests, team, and the community in which we serve

We are part of the Forgotten Coast Hospitality family, a preeminent hospitality group along the Northwest Florida Panhandle. We are committed to preserving, rehabilitating, and promoting the special treasures and natural splendor of the Forgotten Coast.

Position Summary

Looking for steady work close to home, where you can use your handy skills with lots of variety in your day?

If so, this exciting new role as our Vacation Rental Maintenance Technician has your name on it.

Who We’re Looking For:

This role needs a person who’s not only great at fixing things but also conscientious, efficient, and resourceful. You'll be our go-to expert for addressing property issues. Your skills and reliable work ethic will ensure that each maintenance request is handled quickly with as little disruption to a guest’s stay as possible. You’ll fit right in if you love the area, enjoy hospitality, and take great pride in your work.

What Your Day Will Be Like:

Your typical day on our maintenance team will involve performing basic home repairs and preventative maintenance duties, tackling everything from changing shower valves to repairing HVAC systems. You'll also troubleshoot and fix pool pumps and refrigerators and even assemble furniture. If you thrive on variety and excel at timely project completion, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Hourly Range: $18 - 22, per hour, with room for growth as you gain experience

Responsibilities

Use general maintenance knowledge to troubleshoot issues, evaluate the best next steps for fixing the problem, and provide recommendations to Cape & Coast owners.

Provide recommendations with the goal of seeking out solutions to maintenance issues that balance achieving a quality guest experience while also aiming to keep owners' costs low.

Take clear and detailed notes regarding work done on each property, update notes about home mechanicals, and upload photos.

Depending on the issue and urgency, call pre-approved third-party vendors to set up an appointment to fix it (plumbers, electricians, etc).

Qualifications

Maintenance experience with basic knowledge of home repairs

Vacation rental experience is a plus but not required.

Excellent at multitasking with great organizational skills.

Good customer service with guests and homeowners, able to work collaboratively cross-departmentally.

Able to learn and use apps to keep track of jobs and update details.

Must have a proactive mindset and be open to contributing in any way that enhances the company's growth and success.

Benefits

• Paid time off such as PTO, sick days, and vacation days
• Paid mileage reimbursement for travel between properties, or company vehicle is provided based on availability.
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs
• Long term disability insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Workplace perks such as recreation activities, food and coffee, and flexible work schedules

Bonus

performance-based bonus

Schedule: The right candidate must be able to work weekends and must be able to work one weekend a month on-call.

Job Type: Full-time