Maintenance Technician
Role Overview
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks to maintain the facilities at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat. This mid-level role involves general repairs including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and tiling, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for guests and staff. The technician will work independently, managing daily tasks and communicating effectively with management.
Perks & Benefits
While the job posting does not explicitly mention remote work, it suggests a strong team culture focused on operational excellence in a wellness community. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a holistic environment and may provide career growth within the maintenance and operations team. The requirement to be legally authorized to work in The Bahamas implies a local, in-person role.
Full Job Description
Company DescriptionFounded in 1968, the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat is a full-service wellness community on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. We serve 100+ daily guests and residents through structured daily operations: yoga classes, meditation, nourishing vegetarian meals, and residential retreats.Our kitchen, teaching staff, and support operations work in concert to deliver transformative wellness experiences rooted in authentic spiritual practice. We’re building a team committed to operational excellence in service of holistic well-being.Job DescriptionThe Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat is seeking a skilled and versatile Maintenance Technician for a project-based or ongoing role to maintain our facilities. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver responsible for handling a variety of general repairs and basic upkeep across the property to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our guests and staff.The selected candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:Room Plumbing: Replacing faucets, clearing clogged bathtubs and sinks, repairing toilets, and addressing minor leaks.Basic Electrical Work: Replacing light fixtures, updating outlets and switches, and troubleshooting minor electrical issues safely.Basic Carpentry: Repairing doors, cabinets, shelves, and handling light woodwork or hardware replacements.Painting & Drywall: Patching holes, sanding, repairing drywall damage, and performing interior/exterior touch-ups and paint jobs.Tiling: Repairing or replacing damaged wall and floor tiles, regrouting, and sealing.QualificationsProven experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar role with a strong cross-functional skillset.Hands-on proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, and basic plumbing/electrical equipment.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering neat, high-quality workmanship (especially in painting and tiling).Ability to work independently, manage a daily task list, and communicate effectively with retreat management.Must be legally authorized to work in The Bahamas (valid citizenship, permanent residency, or work permit).Please mention the word **PROWESS** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzo3ZjU5Ojox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzo3ZjU5Ojox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.
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