Painter (Engineering)

Hospitaliti; Toscana; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is seeking a professional Painter to preserve the beauty of our luxury estate in Florence. You will maintain and restore surfaces, prepare walls and woodwork, and apply paints, stains, and finishes to achieve flawless results that meet the property's design standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of painting or maintenance experience in luxury hospitality, strong attention to detail, and the willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in painting or maintenance in luxury hospitality.
• Solid knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, and finishes.
• Strong attention to detail to reflect aesthetic standards of the property.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and restore the property’s painted and finished surfaces, ensuring consistency with colour schemes and design standards.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces before finish coats.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, furniture, and surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, stripping, or wire brushing.
• Remove existing finishes when required and prepare surfaces for new coatings.
• Protect surrounding surfaces and ensure signage during maintenance works.
• Coordinate with vendors to modify colors and finishes as needed.
• Maintain high level of attention to detail across all areas.
• Clean, store, and maintain painting tools and equipment after use.
• Use tools correctly and protect company assets.
• Report any serious maintenance issues or hazards to the Manager.

Connaissances

Painting techniques

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Outils

Brushes and rollers

Spray guns

Safety gear

Description du poste

Company Description

About 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. Connect with Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection on and @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 1 year of 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

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.

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.

Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Please see the full vacancy for the benefits offered by Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection.