What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vacation Rental Maintenance position at 5STR Cleaning and Maintenance?
Handyman for Vacation Rental Properties
5STR cleans & maintains vacation rental properties all across Western NC. We’re looking for a reliable Handyman (or HandyGal) to help keep our vacation rentals looking great from Sylva to Asheville. This team-member handles a variety of scheduled repairs & maintenance and sometimes jumps in for quick fixes when things pop up to make sure our guests have a comfortable, worry-free stay.
What You’ll Do
- Fix things like leaky faucets, loose towel bars, & malfunctioning door locks.
- Tackle emergency repairs promptly to keep guests happy.
- Spruce up outdoor areas—decks, fences,and basic yard work.
- Keep track of what you’ve fixed and what supplies you need.
- Make sure everything’s safe and secure.
- Trash runs
What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves:
- You’ve done handyman work or similar fix-it jobs before.
- You’re good with basic plumbing, electrical, and light carpentry tasks.
- You have a driver’s license and a way to get around to different properties.
- You’re team player
Nice-to-Haves:
- Vacation Rental, apartment, or hotel experience.
- Familiarity with hot tubs
- A pick-up truck or a vehicle that you can use for trash runs
- Friendly enough to chat with guests as needed.
- You live in Haywood County, close to all our properties
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving with an eye for detail.
- Organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
- Physically fit for lifting and outdoor work.
- Allergic to drama
- Perks
- Good pay based on your experience.
- Set days/hours (not on call)
- Mileage reimbursement for driving between properties
- Training provided
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Why is good communication important for this position?
Experience:
- Handyman: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Waynesville, NC 28786 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25