Home Repair & Maintenance Specialist

Job Title: Home Repair & Maintenance Specialist

Company: Irish Management

Location: South Bend and Surrounding Areas

Job Type: Task-based hours, consistent schedule

Pay: $20/hour
, based on experience

Mileage Reimbursement Provided

Irish Management is seeking a reliable, self-starting Home Repair & Maintenance Specialist to maintain and elevate the quality of our short-term rental properties. This isn’t just a fix-it job—it’s a trusted, essential role on a team that takes ownership, solves problems, and keeps guest and owner experience top-of-mind. Applicants must be availability between 9:00/10:00 AM
-4:00/5:00 PM, with the ability to stay later if troubleshooting. We're looking for someone with real-world maintenance experience who can spot issues, take initiative, and communicate clearly with a team.

• Walk-through properties and complete light repairs proactively
• Fix minor plumbing, electrical, drywall, and carpentry issues
• Install and troubleshoot Ring, August, and other smart home tech
• Maintain pools and hot tubs (test water, balance chemicals)
• Complete owner-requested tasks like caulking, painting, furniture assembly, and more
• Identify issues before they become problems—think like a guest, act like an owner

• Watch You Tube or Google solutions before escalating
• Use available tools and resources first before asking for help
• Tackle each task with a solution-first mindset
• Ask questions when needed—but don’t stop moving forward

• Take clear before/after photos and leave detailed notes for teammates
• Flag incomplete tasks and communicate progress without dropping the ball
• Notify the team of planned time off in advance—don’t ghost or call out last minute

• Speak with respect to owners, guests, teammates, and vendors
• Care for tools, properties, and time like they’re your own
• Don’t walk past a messy pillow or trample through flower beds—details matter
• Show up when you say you will, and take pride in every job done right

• Availability between 9/10:00 AM - 4/5 PM
  , with the ability to stay later if troubleshooting
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Hands-on experience in handyman or general maintenance roles
• Basic understanding of home systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, smart tech)
• Ability to work alone, troubleshoot on the fly, and see tasks through
• Strong communication, follow-through, and documentation habits
• Comfortable using tech tools to stay in sync with the team

• Ownership Mentality - We act like owners. We solve problems without being asked, take initiative, and follow through. We care, think long-term, and do what’s best for our clients, our team, and the business.
• Proactive Communication - We communicate early and often—about schedules, conflicts, issues, and solutions. No surprises, just clarity.
• Intellectual Curiosity - We seek answers, ask questions, and find solutions. If we don’t know something, we learn it. We believe anything is possible.
• Growth Mindset - We embrace innovation and continuous improvement. Every challenge is an opportunity to refine and enhance how we operate.