Job Description

Upstay is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team! Get Your Resume Ready!

Who We Are

Upstay operates and optimizes short-term rentals to create ROI for homeowners and unforgettable vacation homes for guests. Based in Orlando, Florida, Upstay offers short-term rentals across the United States, Eastern Canada, and South America. Our team of 160+ employees manages 400+ properties on behalf of owners. We treat every property in our portfolio as an investment with a focus on maximizing profit without sacrificing best-in-class hospitality for our guests.

What We Do

We build great communities that bring the tools and sensibilities of the world's best hotels and apply these principles to our vacation rentals, short-term rentals, and modern hotels.

How We Do It

We are accountable for every aspect of our property's creation and existence. Site selection, acquisition, development, design, construction, furniture manufacturing, laundry and property management are all looked after by our in-house teams which translates to higher standards in our properties, service, and customer expectations.

What Matters to Us

We are committed to providing compliant and locally beneficial short-term property rentals that add value to our guests. We work with local governments and homeowner associations to develop standards and provide industry-wide leadership so our guests can relax and enjoy their time with us.

Overview

The Maintenance Technician role is one of the most critical positions within the company. You will be working alongside an experienced team that includes the Orlando Regional General Manager, the Maintenance Coordinator, the housekeeping team and the customer service team to coordinate and verify urgent and trivial maintenance requests in preparation for upcoming guests and current guests.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

Perform maintenance to our properties such as repairing furniture, unclogging drains, painting, and replacing broken items. Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units, garbage disposals, electrical panels, fuses, plumbing basics, shower heads, sink hoses, changing gaskets, toilet seat lids, wax rings, levers, flaps, drywall, paint, caulking, appliance work, power tools, tile and flooring experience, cement, etc. Minor repairs and general maintenance of small appliances Troubleshoot and configure WiFi routers and door locks Assist with furniture installation, constructing furniture, installation of cabinetry and mounting TVs Removal of garbage and debris when necessary Performing other duties identified or as assigned

What We're Looking For

Prior and proven home maintenance experience Must have their own vehicle Must be able to physically lift heavy products or materials up to 50+ lbs. on a regular basis Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast paced environment Ability to communicate in a timely and effective manner while being accountable for all assigned tasks Wood working and carpentry skills (custom beds, shelvings) Painting and custom wall paint design Electrical (Light installation, LEDs, outdoor lighting, ceiling fan installation) A/V installation Epoxy flooring use and experience Drywall experience Mini Split AC installation Comfortable with tools and installations (drills, levels, mounting hardware). Own personal standard tool set Self-starter with strong time management, punctuality and accountability. Team player who can work well with fellow team members, designers, contractors, real estate agents and other departments. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required for site visits).

Schedule & Location

8 hours/day (unpaid lunch) (some flexibility may be required based on project timelines). Available 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, weekend availability is preferred Travel to properties is a must.
If you're ready to bring spaces to life and love seeing design visions executed down to the last detail, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and join the Upstay team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

How many years of Maintenance experience do you have? Which of the following do you feel most confident handling without supervision?
Electrical (light fixtures, ceiling fans)

Plumbing (unclogging, leaks, replacements)

HVAC troubleshooting

Carpentry (furniture, cabinetry, mounting)

Painting and drywall repair

A/V or tech (WiFi routers, door locks)

Are you available to work weekends if needed, and are you comfortable working an 8-hour day with flexibility around project timelines? Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to multiple job sites?
Work Location: On the road