Maintenance Technician
Heirloom · Bay St Louis, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Heirloom (industrial) in Bay St Louis, MS. In partnership with the Property Operations and Housekeeping, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing on basic repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure that all properties fulfill Heirloom’s property maintenance and brand standards.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Mississippi plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 31 other live reliability postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- PLC 44%
- Welding 44%
- ✓ Tooling 34%
- EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Heirloom
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from HeirloomAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Handling scheduled preventative maintenance and basic repairs and maintenance, including, but not limited to:
- ◆Essential home repairs, including, but not limited to: repairing/replacing garbage disposals, unclogging drains, replacing toilets, replacing ceiling fans, etc.
- ◆Troubleshooting equipment repairs (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), helping determine if a third party technician is necessary
- ◆Hanging & Mounting: art, mirrors, decor, light fixtures, hooks, floating shelves, etc
- ◆Basic landscaping and groundskeeping: weed whacking, mowing, weeding, etc
- ◆Basic carpentry repairs: repairing/replacing broken support rails in beds and couches, replacing balcony banisters
- ◆Drywall repair (patching and painting)
- ◆Assists with conducting routine inspection of premises, equipment, and systems
- ◆Diagnosing mechanical, plumbing, and electrical issues and correcting them or coordinating with the Property Manager to schedule repairs, as necessary
- ◆Assists in overseeing technicians when professional repairs are necessary
- ◆Reporting any needed repairs, low stock items, and facilities maintenance needs in a timely fashion
- ◆Assist with new property installations on an as needed basis
- ◆Hang and mount art, decor, window treatments, mirrors, and light fixtures
- ◆Stock and maintain the company tool kit
- ◆Assume emergency on-call duty, when assigned
- ◆Special projects, as assigned
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About Heirloom
Heirloom exists to connect people to places and to each other. We design, build, and operate beautiful spaces that redefine what it feels like to travel as a group. With roots in New Orleans and a growing presence in more than a dozen destinations nationwide, Heirloom blends the warmth of hospitality with the power of technology to create unforgettable group travel experiences. Our focus on providing world-class accommodations in premier destinations, combined with a data-driven and tech-enabled operational strategy, has allowed Heirloom to carve out a distinctive position within the luxury short-term rental and property management space.
General Overview
The Maintenance Technician plays a central role in the daily operation of Heirloom - Bay St. Louis’ growing portfolio. In partnership with the Property Operations and Housekeeping, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing on basic repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure that all properties fulfill Heirloom’s property maintenance and brand standards. A successful candidate is a reliable team player, a resourceful problem solver with previous maintenance experience.
Requisites
- •Must have a valid driver’s license, an upstanding driving record, and access to their own dependable truck and/or van. Monthly mileage reimbursement will be provided, based on IRS guidelines.
- •Lives in close or commutable proximity to Bay St. Louis (within 30 minutes)
- •Prior in-house maintenance experience (2+ years)
- •Highly proficient in the use of hand and power tools
- •Prior experience with:
- •hanging and mounting art, mirrors, decor, window treatments, and decor
- •drywall repairs and painting
- •basic carpentry: feels comfortable repairing a broken bed support beam, can build a basic floating shelf, can repair a screen door
- •Basic plumbing: can repair and replace a toilet and garbage disposal, can unclog a drain and knows when a professional should be called
- •Can replace and hang electrical fixtures: pendants, sconces, ceiling fans, etc.
- •Able to comfortably lift 50lbs and climb a ladder
- •Any kind of construction background or trade certification is a big plus, but not a firm requirement