PitStop Leader (Maintenance Technician)

Description 🌍 Redefining how people live.

At Blueground, we believe that when your base is reliable, the world opens up. That’s why we’re building the world’s leading platform for living.

Every year, 350 million people move between cities—yet today’s housing options haven’t caught up with the needs of this modern, mobile generation. Blueground was built to change that.

With 40,000+ homes across the globe, available for stays from a few days to a year or more, we’re just getting started. We’re on an exponential growth path to redefine living and create an entirely new category. Our edge? Powerful proprietary tech, operational excellence, and a team that executes with speed and discipline.

Our Culture Is Grounded In Five Principles

• Guests First – Every decision starts with their experience.
• Move Fast – We value speed, momentum, and action.
• Dive In – The magic is always in the details, and we go deep.
• Embrace Change – Change isn’t a disruption; it’s how we grow.
• Keep It Honest – Transparency accelerates progress—and strengthens relationships.

If you’re ready to do the best work of your life and help reshape how the world lives, we’d love to meet you.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Pit Stop Lead/Maintenance Technician to join our fast-growing team in Athens. This field-based role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, leading by example, and ensuring every property meets the highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Property Turnovers: Oversee the full apartment preparation process—from coordinating housekeeping and maintenance teams to conducting detailed inspections before guest check-ins.
• Own Onsite Readiness: Assemble furniture, troubleshoot WiFi and tech setups, and carry out small repairs to ensure every apartment meets our standards before move-in.
• Field Coordination & Team Supervision: Act as the go-to person in the field, managing relationships with external vendors, housekeeping staff, and building personnel to ensure seamless operations.
• Perform Quality Control: Conduct thorough property inspections using mobile checklists, flag issues, and ensure that every space meets our cleanliness, functionality, and design expectations.
• Hands-On Support: Step in to help with urgent needs—whether that’s swapping out furniture, fixing appliances, delivering essentials, or solving guest lockouts.
• Drive Efficiency: Manage and maintain our corporate vans and inventory stock, ensuring supplies and tools are always available and organized.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role—ideally in field ops, facilities, hospitality, or housekeeping
• Comfortable performing basic handyman tasks and minor repairs
• Physically capable of lifting 10+ kilos and being active for most of the workday
• Tech-savvy—familiar with tools like Slack, G Suite, and mobile apps
• Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset and a positive, can-do attitude
• A flexible team player who thrives in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vans (van-sized vehicles)
• Access to a personal, reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed when used for work)
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays, while staying within a 40-hour workweek

Benefits our Benefits:

• Competitive salary & up to 15% annual bonus
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Group Health Insurance program
• Dynamic working environment with talented people
• Complimentary accommodations in Blueground locations! Think summer in LA and winter in Dubai