Painter (Engineering)

Auberge Resorts Collection; Firenze; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence seeks an experienced Painter to preserve the beauty of our luxury hilltop property. You will maintain painted surfaces, prep with primers, and apply finishes across walls, ceilings, furniture, and fixtures.

Collaborate with vendors, protect surrounding areas, and report hazards. 1 year experience in painting or maintenance preferred; luxury hospitality experience a plus; flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in painting or maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of painting techniques and surface preparation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and restore the property’s painted surfaces, ensuring consistency with colour schemes and design.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare surfaces before finishing coats.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel to walls, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, stripping, or wire brushing.
• Remove existing finishes when required and protect surrounding areas.
• Coordinate with vendors to modify colors and finishes as needed.
• Keep painting tools and equipment clean and stored after use.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Manager.

Skills

Painting techniques

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Tools

Spray guns

Job description

Company Description

About Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.

For more information: https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/

Connect with Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection on Instagram and Facebook @CollegioAuberge and #AlwaysAuberge

Job Description

At Auberge Collection, we believe that authentic luxury is found in the details - in the care we put into every space, every finish, and every element of the guest experience. As a Painter, you will play an essential role in preserving the beauty and character of our property, ensuring that every surface is thoughtfully maintained and presented to the highest standards. Through your technical expertise, attention to detail, and pride in your craft, you will help create the environments in which our guests experience the extraordinary.

• Maintain and restore the property’s painted and finished surfaces, ensuring consistency with the property’s colour schemes, aesthetic standards, and overall design.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, including wood and metal, before applying finish coats.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishing products to walls, ceilings, furniture, and other property surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and appropriate equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, stripping, wire brushing, or using appropriate abrasive or water-blasting techniques.
• Remove existing finishes when required, ensuring surfaces are properly prepared before applying new coatings.
• Protect surrounding surfaces, furniture, and equipment using drop cloths, masking tape, and protective materials, and ensure appropriate signage is displayed during maintenance works.
• Coordinate with vendors in order to modify colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil, thinning, and drying additives in order to obtain desired colors and consistency.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring consistency and quality across all areas of the property.
• Clean, maintain, and appropriately store painting tools, equipment, and materials after use.
• Use tools and equipment correctly and responsibly, ensuring company assets are protected and maintained according to property standards and procedures.
• Immediately report any serious maintenance issues, unusual findings, damage, or potential safety hazards to the Manager.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1yearof experience in a painting or maintenance role, preferably within a luxury hospitality, residential, or high-end property environment.
• Solid knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, and the application of paints, stains, varnishes, enamels, and other finishing products.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high-quality finishes that reflect the aesthetic standards of the property.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, according to the needs of the hotel.

Position Details

• CCNL Federturismo

• Employment Type: 12 months definite contract; Full-time

• Salary Range: €28.000 - 30.000 gross per year / 14 months

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com