What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds / Maintenance Assistant position at First Hospitality?
What's in it for you…
- Paid time off available from DAY 1
- Holiday pay available from DAY 1
- 401(k) enrollment after 30 days
About This Job...
Maintenance Engineers perform an instrumental role in the overall functionality of the hotel and associated facilities. The primary responsibility of a Grounds/Maintenance Assistant is the proactive upkeep of the landscape and gardens of the Hotel and the support of guest and operational needs as determined and assigned by the Chief Engineer.
What you'll be doing...
- Proactively maintain the grounds and gardens of the Hotel and its associated properties. Including but not limited to lawn mowing, weeding, deadheading, mulching, leaf removal, winter snow removal, and ice management.
- Assist the Chief Engineer with maintaining the physical building structures, building systems, and equipment by performing projects or preventative and routine maintenance, as assigned.
- Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others
- Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to interior and exterior painting, carpentry, sheetrock repairs and furniture repairs.
- Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
- Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of assignments.
- Interact with and listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
- Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
- Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests or hotel operations in emergencies.
Requirements...
Experience & Education
- 1 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility
- High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
- Valid driver's license required
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace
Physical
- 8 hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
- Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and pivot frequently through workday
- Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 75 pounds occasionally
About The Weston
The Weston is an award-winning boutique hotel offering an intimate and luxurious experience. With just nine beautifully appointed rooms, an on-site French restaurant, and a petit spa, we provide personalized hospitality in the heart of New England. Recently named the #1 hotel in New England and among the top 20 hotels worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024, we are proud to set a new standard in excellence. Open for just one year, we are expanding with a new bakery opening soon, enhancing our commitment to culinary and guest experiences.