Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Why Southern Belle Vacation Rentals
Southern Belle Vacation Rentals is a full-service vacation rental company committed to offering exceptional places to stay, paired with friendly and attentive service. We proudly represent beautiful homes throughout Savannah and Tybee Island, with a focus on outstanding customer care, immaculate accommodations, and memorable guest experiences. Our team has earned a strong reputation by truly listening to our customers and consistently exceeding expectations.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Local applicants only, within 45 minutes of Savannah, GA.
Southern Belle Vacation Rentals is looking for a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team in Savannah, GA. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with solid repair skills and a commitment to keeping properties in excellent condition. You’ll handle a variety of maintenance tasks, from fixing light fixtures and clearing minor plumbing clogs to troubleshooting Wi-Fi and maintaining electronic locks.
The right candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and with a team. You’ll respond quickly to guest requests, complete work orders efficiently, and help ensure each property meets our high standards of quality and care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work Objectives
- Perform minor repairs and/or replacements of room furniture, fixtures, window units, portable units, internet extenders, electronic door locks, and equipment to include television sets with TV mounts, light fixtures, clear minor plumbing clogs, etc.
- Resolve work orders reported in a timely manner and responding to guests needs
- Protect Company assets by properly securing tools, equipment, and supplies
- Report requests for major repairs to assigned Maintenance Coordinator
Guest Satisfaction
- Announce presence and enter properties in accordance with Company standards and procedures
- Smile, acknowledge, and greet guests while in properties or any other area of the building
- Respond to guest service teams requests for immediate repairs
Teamwork
- Be available to work a flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays are a MUST!
- Assist other employees in various assignments
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience as a handyman or maintenance technician - must have basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and/or other general repair skills
- Must understand how to troubleshoot Wi-Fi and internet connectivity issues, with a solid understanding of how to change network names and passwords.
- Must display very good organization and time management skills.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities.
- Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and work with little or no supervision
- Must be able to consistently work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multiple projects
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- The ability to perform strenuous tasks in various weather conditions
- Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods, often for a minimum of two hours at a time
- Must be able to frequently walk and climb/descend stairs.
- Required to carry and climb up and down ladders
- Must have general dexterity for firm and simple grasping of objects. Some tasks, such as the use of small repair tools, may also require fine dexterity skills.
- Must be able to periodically kneel, reach, crawl, and twist torso as needed to accomplish required tasks
- Must be able to push and/or pull approximately 60% of the time, to include when using a cart to carry linens, trash, tools, etc. or when operating equipment such as a lawnmower, pavement sweeper, wheelbarrow, etc.
- Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 65 pounds without assistance and a maximum of 140 pounds with assistance.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Prefer at least five (5) years of related general repair experience
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation: $28 an hour
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- $30/day vehicle use reimbursement, plus gas and maintenance reimbursements
Location: Savannah, GA
Job Type/Schedule: Full-Time, Available to work a flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays are a MUST! (in rotation)