Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Founded 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 Description

The 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.

Qualifications

• Proven 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).

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