Maintenance Agent, Port Aransas

About the role

AvantStay is seeking an experienced Maintenance Agent to ensure property maintenance meets company and legal standards. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and fixing basic to intermediate issues, inspecting properties for safety and cleanliness, and recommending and working with outside contractors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with local hospitality & maintenance teams to complete maintenance requests
• Perform maintenance to our properties such as repairing furniture, unclogging drains, painting, and replacing broken items
• Prioritize and proactively resolve maintenance issues for guest arrival homes
• Thoroughly document all maintenance and billing details in our task management system
• Maintain organization and upkeep of supplies in storage such as tools, extra furniture and lamps, space heaters, and fans
• Aid in the onboarding of new properties, performing general maintenance/touchups, and installing basic security components (doorbells, cameras, etc)
• Move heavy objects and be on your feet for prolonged periods of time

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in general property maintenance
• A current driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
• Reside within a short drive of properties in the designated area

Qualifications

• Understanding of all home upkeep tasks and knowledge of electrical, plumbing, pool, HVAC and landscaping work
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to do what it takes for AvantStay to reach its goals
• Great communication skills and the ability to think on your feet
• A perfectionist attitude and an obsession over all the details
• Tech savviness to troubleshoot home technology issues and comfort navigating apps to document work via smartphone
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to be self-sufficient and independently complete jobs
• Must provide your own tools
• Must be able to access the market by vehicle (SUV or truck) in 20-30 minutes
• Must have the ability and availability to work weekends, holidays, and with an overall flexible work schedule to fit current business needs

Skills

• General property maintenance
• Home repair and improvement
• Electrical, plumbing, pool, HVAC, and landscaping work
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Communication and adaptability
• Technical proficiency
• Lifting and moving
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

• Generous company-sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• Flexible paid time off
• Complimentary and discounted stays at AvantStay properties
• Pre-tax retirement savings plans offered via Betterment
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement

Pay

$50,000-$52,500 annually, depending on skills & experience

Schedule

Hands-on, in-market presence dictated by business needs