Maintenance Technician

SandyBlue is the leading ‘villa rental’ specialist in the Algarve focusing on luxury properties in the Golden Triangle. Maintaining properties and putting them on the villa rental map has always been at the forefront of our success. We are now expanding our team to continue to further improve our property portfolio and attract new guests to the Algarve.

We are looking for an Maintenance Technician to join our team in The Almancil Area, to help keep our properties in perfect condition and addressing all issues in a professional manner.

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician , you are responsible for ensuring that all the properties in the SandyBlue portfolio are maintained to the best of standards. Given that SandyBlue’s overall mission is to ensure the provision of a high quality service that delights our clients and exceeds their expectations, you are required to maintain an exceptional customer focus towards both owners and guests.

  • Performs installation and maintenance tasks for all equipment in the properties
  • Comply with the implementation of the preventive maintenance plan and the necessary corrective maintenance 
  • Liaise with Operations and other departments, providing them with services upon request and in coordination with Maintenance supervisor 
  • Oversee the operation of equipment, detect and diagnose anomalies 
  • Plan, develop and control maintenance and conservation work on equipment and installations, in accordance with safety, health and environment standards and specific regulations in force
  • Program and establish the system and working methods of disassembly, repair and assembly of components and/or equipment to define the application of appropriate processes, materials and tools to carry out the work, according to the diagnosis made 
  • Control and evaluate the maintenance interventions and the intervened equipment, using appropriate instruments 
  • Proceed with the installation, preparation and testing of various types of machines, engines and other equipment 
  • Collaborate in the further development of methods and projects to adapt systems and equipment to improve efficiency and prevent breakdowns
  • About you

    This role requires a first-class communicator, who is passionate about the companies portfolio of villas and apartments etc providing owners , guests etc with a service they won’t forget.

  • Experience within a property maintenance role
  • Be organised, disciplined and efficient 
  • Able to communicate in a professional way with your clients, superiors and your colleaugues 
  • Be pro-active and perfectionist, have attention to detail 
  • Take responsibility for your work 
  •  A problem solver who looks for a solution – from evaluating potential property improvements to handling issues with a level headed approach 
  • An exceptional eye for detail to identify potential property hazards 
  • Have client satisfaction at the forefront of everything you do 
  • Flexible scheduling with availability to work overtime and weekends as needed 
  • A 24/7 mentality Professional experience in functions in related to maintenance area and in similar functions 
  • Availability to work shifts 
  • Ability to plan and organize, stress management, problem analysis, teamwork, attention to detail, ease of communication with all
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese and highly effective oral and written communication skills
  • Other languages beneficial 
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Benefits

  • Possibility of career progression
  • Paid training, personal and professional development
  • Full-time Employment Contract 
  • Competitive salary 
  • Health insurance

  • For the quickest application, please get in touch by sending your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
    We look forward to hearing from you!