Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Blue Ridge Escapes is a fast-growing vacation rental and property management company serving the New River Valley, including Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Pulaski, and surrounding areas.

We partner with homeowners to care for their properties while delivering five-star guest experiences. Our team is built on reliability, strong systems, and mutual respect - and we're intentionally building a team of people who take pride in their work and show up consistently.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company where your work matters daily and strong performers have the opportunity to grow with us.

We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to help maintain and support our portfolio of vacation rental properties.

In this role, you'll work across multiple homes completing repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting issues that directly impact the guest experience. This is a field-based role where reliability, attention to detail, and problem-solving are critical.

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

Start your day reviewing assigned work orders on your phone

Travel between assigned properties in the local area

Complete a mix of repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting tasks

Communicate updates and document work through company systems

Occasionally respond to urgent guest-related maintenance issues

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

$18.00 – $22.00/hour, based on experience and reliability

Growth opportunities with an expanding company

Paid time off (PTO, sick days, vacation)

Health and dental insurance

Thursday through Monday (weekends required)

Consistent days off:
Tuesday & Wednesday

Independent, field-based work across multiple properties

This schedule is ideal for someone who prefers weekday flexibility and a consistent routine.

We are building a small, reliable, high-quality team - not a revolving door.

If you take pride in your work, value consistency, and want to grow with a company that recognizes strong performers, we'd love to meet you.