Maintenance Tech

General Overview

The Maintenance Technician plays a central role in our daily operations. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing on basic repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure that all properties fulfill our property maintenance and brand standards. A successful candidate is a reliable team player, a resourceful problem solver with previous maintenance experience.

Essential Functions

Handling scheduled preventative maintenance and basic repairs and maintenance, including, but not limited to:

Essential home repairs, including, but not limited to: repairing/replacing garbage disposals, unclogging drains, replacing toilets, replacing ceiling fans, etc.

Drywall repair (patching and painting)

Troubleshooting equipment repairs (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), helping determine if a third party technician is necessary

Hanging & Mounting: art, mirrors, decor, light fixtures, hooks, floating shelves, etc

Basic landscaping and groundskeeping: weed whacking, mowing, weeding, etc

Basic carpentry repairs: repairing/replacing broken support rails in beds and couches, replacing balcony banisters

Assists with conducting routine inspection of premises, equipment, and systems

Diagnosing mechanical, plumbing, and electrical issues and correcting them or coordinating with the Property Manager to schedule repairs, as necessary

Assists in overseeing technicians when professional repairs are necessary

Reporting any needed repairs, low stock items, and facilities maintenance needs in a timely fashion

Assist with new property installations on an as needed basis

Hang and mount art, decor, window treatments, mirrors, and light fixtures

Stock and maintain the company tool kit

Assume emergency on-call duty, when assigned

Special projects, as assigned

Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license, an upstanding driving record, and access to their own dependable vehicle

Lives in close or commutable proximity to New Orleans (within 30 minutes)

Prior in-house maintenance experience is a plus

Highly proficient in the use of hand and power tools

Prior experience with:

hanging and mounting art, mirrors, decor, window treatments, and decor

drywall repairs and painting

basic carpentry

Basic plumbing: can repair and replace a toilet and garbage disposal, can unclog a drain and knows when a professional should be called

Can replace and hang electrical fixtures: pendants, sconces, ceiling fans, etc.

Able to comfortably lift 50lbs and climb a ladder

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus, but not a requirement

Any kind of construction background or trade certification is a plus, but not a requirement

Schedule & Compensation

The Maintenance Technician is a full time hourly role with benefits (PTO, health insurance) based in New Orleans, LA.

40 hours per week, 2 days off/week. Some weekend and evening availability is required.

About us

Marais is a boutique hospitality company dedicated to providing flawless guest experiences. We manage a curated portfolio of properties and pride ourselves on maintaining them to the highest standard. We are looking for a team member who values craftsmanship and takes pride in keeping a property running perfectly.