Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Blueground is a global platform that offers short‑term furnished homes. Since its founding in 2013, we have raised more than $258m and now host guests in over 50,000 homes across 46 cities worldwide, with a goal of reaching 100,000 homes in 100 cities by 2025
. Our culture is built on collaboration, inclusiveness, and opportunity, and we empower employees to choose flexible work arrangements.

• Putting guests first drives every decision we make, inspiring us to create truly exceptional experiences.
• Speed keeps us agile and forward‑thinking, always innovating to stay ahead.
• Keeping it honest builds trust through transparency and open communication at every level.
• Embracing change empowers us to adapt swiftly and thrive in the face of new challenges.
• Diving in reflects our ownership mindset, ensuring excellence, dedication, and impactful results in all we do.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Technician for our New York based operations. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented, proactive professional skilled in general maintenance tasks and dedicated to keeping our properties in pristine condition for guests.

• Install furniture, lights, home appliances, and mount mirrors, artwork, and other items according to furnishing standards.
• Conduct repairs (carpentry, handyman tasks, light painting) as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair where possible; arrange specialist repairs for appliances when required.
• Conduct inspections and provide a snag list for apartments.
• Liaise with contractors on specialized maintenance tasks (appliances, plumbing, electrical work), hand over, communicate, and follow up on checks.
• Assist guests with maintenance/technical issues (electrical, plumbing, carpentry) to support a positive guest experience.
• Deliver missing items to clients, such as glassware, lighting, small appliances, etc.

• At least 5 years of experience as a General Maintenance / Repairs Technician or a similar role.
• Proven experience in repairing home appliances.
• Comfortable using technology and navigating through apps on your phone.
• Experience in spare parts and knowledge of suppliers to source them.
• Eye for detail and ability to inspect apartments and provide accurate reports / snag list.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance/technical procedures and practices.
• Client‑oriented with very good communication skills.
• Comfortability travelling to multiple locations in the New York Metropolitan Area in the same working day.
• Flexibility in schedule and ability to attend to emergencies as needed.
• Appropriate certifications for the equipment in use.
• Great problem‑solving skills.

• Availability to work Saturday/Sunday/Monday.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a company van‑sized vehicle.

• Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000.
• Laptop stipend & monthly mobile plan reimbursement.
• Flexible PTO.
• Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents.
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations.