Maintenance Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Ridge Escapes is a fast-growing vacation rental and property management company serving the New River Valley, including Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Pulaski, Dublin, and surrounding areas. We partner with homeowners to manage and care for their properties while delivering five-star experiences to guests visiting the region.

Our company is built on reliability, strong systems, and a supportive team culture. We believe in doing quality work, treating people with respect, and creating opportunities for team members to grow with us as the company expands. This is an exciting time to join Blue Ridge Escapes. We are rapidly adding new homes and building the systems, processes, and team that will support long-term growth.

That means real opportunities for advancement, skill development, and increased responsibility for team members who want to grow their careers.

• Being part of a positive, team-first environment
• Learning valuable skills in property maintenance and hospitality
• Having steady, reliable work with a growing local company
• Opportunities to grow into higher-level roles over time

If you enjoy hands-on work and want to be part of a company that values reliability, problem solving, and teamwork, Blue Ridge Escapes is a great place to build your career.

Blue Ridge Escapes is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our property management team in Christiansburg, VA. In this hands‑on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining the quality and functionality of our vacation rental properties through timely repairs, preventative maintenance, and responsive guest support. The ideal candidate thrives in a practical, action‑oriented environment where attention to detail and efficient problem‑solving make a real difference.

You'll work independently across multiple properties, ensuring each one meets our high standards for safety, comfort, and guest satisfaction while building strong relationships with our operations team and supporting the overall guest experience.

• Perform minor repairs such as fixing doors, locks, drywall, trim, and fixtures
• Replace light bulbs, air filters, smoke detector batteries, and small hardware
• Address basic plumbing issues (clogs, leaks, running toilets, faucet repairs)
• Assist with basic electrical tasks (switches, outlets, fixtures)

• Complete routine property inspections and maintenance checklists
• Identify potential issues before they become major problems
• Help maintain HVAC systems with filter changes and visual checks
• Ensure properties remain safe, clean, and guest‑ready

• Respond to maintenance requests from guests and property owners
• Troubleshoot issues such as WiFi, smart locks, TVs, and appliances
• Help prepare properties for arrivals during busy periods when needed

• Light yard work and exterior upkeep as needed
• Assist with weather preparation (winterization, storm prep, etc.)

• Communicate clearly with the operations team and cleaners
• Document completed work and report issues through company systems

• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and power tools
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical work (climbing stairs, ladders, etc.)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to pass a background check

Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $22.00

Schedule: Thursday to Monday 9am to 6pm.

• Paid time off such as PTO, sick days, and vacation days
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance

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