Location: Austin Area — Travel between five spa and salon locations required.

Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Schedule: Contractor role at 20-40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Compensation: Starting at $25/hour

About milk + honey

milk + honey is a thriving collection of spas and salons dedicated to helping people relax, feel good, and nourish their well-being. We pride ourselves on creating beautiful, safe, and welcoming environments for our clients and employees.

We are seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Technician (1099 Independent Contractor) to support our Facilities team 20-40 hours on a weekly basis. In this role, you will be responsible for the upkeep, repair, and general maintenance of our spa and salon locations. This is a hands-on contractor position where you’ll complete day-to-day maintenance tasks, preventative work, and coordinate with outside contractors when specialized support is required. 

The schedule is evening to late-night (M–F, 6pm–12:00am), and occasional overnight work may be expected to minimize disruption to daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform routine facility maintenance, including changing air filters, light bulbs, and minor electrical repairs (e.g., replacing dimmers, light fixtures).
• Complete minor plumbing repairs such as fixing leaky sinks, clogged drains, toilets, and replacing faucets.
• Conduct painting, millwork repairs (wood/laminate damage, hinges), and general cosmetic upkeep.
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks, such as cleaning air vents, washing machine filters, grout care, and refinishing or deep cleaning floors.
• Support overall facility cleanliness by assisting with deep cleaning projects and maintaining storefront presentation.
• Perform repairs and replacements (e.g., sinks, countertops) and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Help transport and organize materials or supplies across multiple locations.
• Manage and prioritize work orders through platforms like 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 when necessary, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Balance hands-on repair work with delegation to outside trades as needed
• At least 1 year of experience in the maintenance field or similar role. 
• Valid driver’s license (We will provide a maintenance vehicle).
• Ability to be bonded or insured.
• Ability to travel to all Austin locations: Arboretum, 2nd Street, Hill Country Galleria, The Loren, and South Lamar. 
• Able to perform maintenance work including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, painting, and common repairs.

Special Considerations:

• Ability to perform evening, late nights, and occasional overnight or after-hours work to complete maintenance and repair tasks with minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures expected of milk + honey Partisans.
• Must adhere to any and all protocol changes issued by management.
• Ability to sustain reasonable physical activity for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Physical & Technical Requirements 

• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or step stools safely to perform repairs or maintenance.
• Comfortable working in confined or tight spaces (under sinks, inside cabinets, crawl spaces, behind equipment).
• Standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods during repair or cleaning tasks.
• Dexterity to handle small tools, fasteners, and electrical components.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools (drills, saws, vacuums, buffers, etc.).
• Capable of working at heights, including elevated platforms or mezzanines, following proper safety procedures.
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions required for painting, sanding, or cleaning tasks.
• Ability to maneuver carts or dollies loaded with supplies between locations.
• Vision, hearing, and balance sufficient to safely perform facility maintenance tasks.