Maintenance Technician - Mexico Beach

Better Talent; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

HSAs/FSAs

Long term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Flexible work schedules

Recreation activities

Job summary

Forgotten Coast Hospitality in Northwest Florida is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to handle basic home repairs and preventative tasks for our vacation rental properties around Mexico Beach. You’ll troubleshoot issues, perform tasks from shower valves to HVAC repairs, and coordinate with vendors to minimize guest disruption.

The role requires a proactive mindset, strong customer service, and the ability to multitask across properties.

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.

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

Multitasking

Customer service

App literacy

Proactive mindset

Vacation rental experience

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Ready to join our team? Starting pay is $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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Bonus: performance-based bonus

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
• Dental 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

Schedule:

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

Location: Mexico Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Start your journey with Forgotten Coast Hospitality in Northwest Florida. We are local to the core-kindness and respect are the foundation of who we are. We believe hiring and nurturing the right people is the best way to serve our guests and community and deliver memorable experiences.