Operations Associate - Washington D.C.
TLDR
Prepare furnished apartments, troubleshoot WiFi, complete inspections, and coordinate field support for guest-ready homes.
At Blueground, we’re on a mission to make everyone feel at home—wherever life takes them. Whether our guests are traveling for a month or moving across the world, we give them the peace of mind, flexibility, and confidence to embrace life’s next chapter.
Since 2013, we’ve grown into a global leader in fully furnished rental homes backed by over $300M in funding, we're currently operating in 46 cities with more than 50,000 homes—and we’re not stopping there. Our ambitious goal? 100,000 homes in 100 cities by 2026.
Our journey is powered by a dynamic, diverse team of 600+ colleagues across 17 countries. Together, we’ve built a culture rooted in collaboration, inclusiveness, and boundless opportunity. At Blueground, you’ll find a place to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of a world leading organization.
We’re guided by five principles that reflect how we work and win together:
- Putting Guests First – Everything starts with delivering an unforgettable guest experience.
- Speed – We move fast, stay agile, and keep pushing boundaries.
- Keeping it Honest – We lead with transparency and build trust through open dialogue.
- Embracing Change – We welcome new challenges with optimism and adaptability.
- Diving In – We take ownership, act with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.
The Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Field Operations Associate to join our Washington D.C. team. In this hands-on role, you'll be the heartbeat of our operations—prepping properties, solving in-field issues, and ensuring our apartments are always guest-ready.
From conducting move-in inspections to troubleshooting WiFi or assembling furniture, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining Blueground’s high standards and delivering a seamless experience for every guest.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Unit Preparation & Upkeep: Work closely with Operations Managers to get apartments fully furnished, stocked, and ready for move-in—handling everything from small fixes to last-minute prep.
- On-the-Ground Support: Serve as Blueground’s boots on the ground, resolving issues such as guest lockouts, cosmetic repairs, and WiFi or tech troubleshooting quickly and effectively.
- Inspections & Quality Checks: Perform pre-check-in and post-check-out inspections using a mobile checklist to ensure every home meets our quality standards.
- Walkthroughs & Quality Assurance: Conduct detailed property walkthroughs to ensure furnishing, décor, and presentation are on-brand and flawless.
- Ad Hoc Projects: Support various local ops initiatives, such as key inventory management, organizing storage units, and capturing check-in videos for guest use.
- Team Coordination: Act as the on-the-ground liaison between the field, operations leadership, and the Customer Experience team—keeping communication tight and response time fast.
Requirements
- Problem-solver with the ability to stay calm, flexible, and efficient in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable performing basic handyman tasks (e.g., furniture assembly, minor repairs, lockbox installation, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to lift and move items over 30 lbs regularly
- Tech-savvy and confident with tools like Slack, G Suite, and mobile task apps
- Positive, upbeat, and team-oriented personality
Additional Requirements:
- Availability to work SAT/SUN/MON
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to drive a company van-sized vehicle
- Access to a reliable vehicle (DC/SEA/LA/SF/SAN) with mileage reimbursement
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus ($53,000 - $60,000 and up to 15% annual performance bonus)
- Device stipend
- Flexible PTO
- Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents
- Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in Greece and winter in Dubai!
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Learning Budget
Device stipend
Transportation benefit
Access to a reliable vehicle (DC/SEA/LA/SF/SAN) with mileage reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents
Paid Time Off
Flexible PTO
At Blueground, we are guided by a vision to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live. By offering fully-furnished apartments that are move-in ready in the world’s most vibrant neighborhoods, we provide our guests with the opportunity to simply #ShowUpStartLiving. Behind the scenes, we strive for a tech-powered living experience that guests love, homed in an organization where great people are proud to work.We’ve grown a lot since our founding in 2013. We are now hosting guests in more than 3,500 homes in 12 cities. We have raised $78m in funding to date and that’s just the beginningAt Blueground, we invest first and foremost in our team, and that’s reflected in our mission: to create a tech-powered living experience that guests love, homed in an organization where great people are proud to work.We build our culture around people that demonstrate our four core values: Time is everything. Cherish it.We believe time is of the utmost value, the greatest gift we can give ourselves, clients and others. Excellence is our epic journey.For us, excellence isn’t simply a standard. It’s an exciting way to look at life.We care deeply about our clients and colleagues.Without our guests and property owners/managers we wouldn’t be here.We care for our colleagues. We respect each other both as individuals and collectively as team. We want our people to be happy, successful and develop while at Blueground. Transparency, once embraced, makes everything easier.Transparency can be hard at first but it is extremely rewarding to people and organizations. It enforces a culture where we are all lifelong learners who take risks in our daily work. We learn from success and failures openly; sharing the knowledge and wisdom we accumulate. At Blueground we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.Follow us on Instagram @lifeatblueground | #ShowUpStartLiving
- Founded
- Founded 2013
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Total raised
- $77M raised