Maintenance Technician

milk + honey•Austin, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

milk + honey is seeking a dependable, skilled Maintenance Technician to support its Facilities team across five spa and salon locations in the Austin area. This hands-on, 1099 independent contractor role is responsible for upkeep, repairs, preventative maintenance, and general maintenance of the locations. The contractor will complete day-to-day tasks and coordinate with outside contractors when specialized support is needed. The role is scheduled for 20–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Occasional overnight or other after-hours work may be expected to minimize disruption to operations. The contractor will travel among the Arboretum, 2nd Street, Hill Country Galleria, The Loren, and South Lamar locations. Compensation starts at $25 per hour, and a maintenance vehicle will be provided.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a similar role.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to be bonded or insured.
Ability to travel to all five Austin-area locations: Arboretum, 2nd Street, Hill Country Galleria, The Loren, and South Lamar.
Ability to perform maintenance work, including plumbing, electrical, painting, and common repairs.
Ability to work evenings, late nights, and occasional overnight or after-hours shifts.
Ability to sustain reasonable physical activity for the duration of a scheduled shift and lift heavy objects.
Ability to safely climb ladders, scaffolding, or step stools and work at heights, including elevated platforms or mezzanines.
Comfort working in confined or tight spaces, including under sinks, inside cabinets, crawl spaces, and behind equipment.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
Dexterity to handle small tools, fasteners, and electrical components.
Ability to safely operate hand and power tools, including drills, saws, vacuums, and buffers.
Comfort performing repetitive motions required for painting, sanding, or cleaning.
Ability to maneuver carts or dollies loaded with supplies between locations.
Vision, hearing, and balance sufficient to safely perform facility maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform routine facility maintenance, including changing air filters and light bulbs and completing minor electrical repairs such as replacing dimmers and light fixtures.
Complete minor plumbing repairs, including fixing leaky sinks, clogged drains, and toilets, and replacing faucets.
Perform painting, millwork repairs, and general cosmetic upkeep.
Carry out preventative maintenance, including cleaning air vents and washing machine filters, grout care, and refinishing or deep cleaning floors.
Assist with deep-cleaning projects and maintain storefront presentation.
Perform repairs and replacements, such as replacing sinks and countertops, and assist with assigned special projects.
Transport and organize materials and supplies across multiple locations.
Manage and prioritize work orders using platforms such as Freshdesk.
Build and maintain a network of reliable contractors and vendors for specialized repairs.
Obtain and oversee bids for larger or outsourced projects.
Coordinate after-hours work to minimize disruption to operations.
Balance hands-on repair work with delegation to outside trades as needed.
Adhere to milk + honey policies and procedures and protocol changes issued by management.