Area Maintenance Manager

Weekender; North Creek (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekender is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, functionality, and overall condition of three properties (two in North Creek and one in Saratoga Springs, NY). This hands-on leadership role ensures guest rooms, public areas, and building systems are properly maintained while supporting capital projects and long-term improvements.

You will develop preventive maintenance plans, manage budgets, coordinate vendors, and travel regularly between properties to ensure safety,

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or commercial property maintenance preferred.
• Ability to develop preventive maintenance programs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between properties.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute preventative maintenance schedules across all assigned properties.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems, equipment, guest rooms, and common areas.
• Prioritize, track, and complete maintenance requests and projects in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating, fireplace, and other property systems within applicable qualifications and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate vendor services, obtain competitive bids, negotiate pricing, and oversee outside contractors when necessary.
• Establish relationships with reliable local vendors and ensure required documentation, including insurance certificates and W-9s, is obtained.
• Purchase maintenance supplies, equipment, and materials while controlling costs and minimizing waste.
• Partner with General Managers to develop annual maintenance plans, budgets, and capital improvement recommendations.
• Support property inspections and coordinate corrective actions related to applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Train and educate property team members on preventative maintenance practices, proper equipment usage, and timely issue reporting.
• Assist with seasonal property preparation, including winterization, snow removal coordination, and other weather-related maintenance needs.
• Travel regularly between assigned properties to support daily operations, maintenance projects, and urgent repairs.

Skills

Maintenance management

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Travel between properties

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Bidding software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What you'll be responsible for:

The Area Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, functionality, and overall condition of three Weekender hotel properties: two in North Creek and one in Saratoga Springs. This hands-on leadership role ensures that guest rooms, public areas, building systems, and equipment are properly maintained while supporting preventative maintenance initiatives, capital projects, and long-term property improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute preventative maintenance schedules across all assigned properties.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems, equipment, guest rooms, and common areas.
• Prioritize, track, and complete maintenance requests and projects in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating, fireplace, and other property systems within applicable qualifications and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate vendor services, obtain competitive bids, negotiate pricing, and oversee outside contractors when necessary.
• Establish relationships with reliable local vendors and ensure required documentation, including insurance certificates and W-9s, is obtained.
• Purchase maintenance supplies, equipment, and materials while controlling costs and minimizing waste.
• Partner with General Managers to develop annual maintenance plans, budgets, and capital improvement recommendations.
• Support property inspections and coordinate corrective actions related to applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Train and educate property team members on preventative maintenance practices, proper equipment usage, and timely issue reporting.
• Assist with seasonal property preparation, including winterization, snow removal coordination, and other weather-related maintenance needs.
• Travel regularly between assigned properties to support daily operations, maintenance projects, and urgent repairs.

Success Measures

• Property Condition: Maintains safe, functional, and well-presented properties that consistently meet Weekender's operational and brand standards.
• Preventative Maintenance: Completes scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on time, reducing avoidable breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Maintenance Response: Resolves maintenance requests efficiently, prioritizing guest-impacting and safety-related issues.
• Budget Management: Completes maintenance work and projects within approved budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Project Execution: Delivers assigned maintenance and capital improvement projects on schedule and within established expectations.
• Vendor Management: Maintains reliable vendor relationships, competitive pricing, and appropriate contractor documentation.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensures maintenance activities follow applicable safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Collaboration: Maintains effective communication with property leadership and proactively addresses maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel, hospitality, commercial property, or facilities maintenance required.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heating systems, and general building repairs.
• Experience developing and executing preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot problems and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Experience coordinating contractors, obtaining bids, and managing maintenance-related expenses preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and maintenance needs across several properties.
• Comfortable using digital systems to track maintenance requests, schedules, and project progress.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between assigned properties.
• Ability to perform physical maintenance duties, including lifting, climbing, bending, and working in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to respond to occasional urgent maintenance needs outside standard business hours.

About The Company

We are a young, fast-growing company (just recognized in the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies) of ambitious, mission-driven Weekenders working together to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel and exploration! We specialize in creating inspiring hotel stays for our guests in iconic destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to be paid to learn, have an immediate and lasting impact in a young startup company and culture, and grow personally and professionally with an amazing team.

You will love it at Weekender if our core values below get you excited and inspired too!

Embrace a Growth Mindset

Always be a student and always be open-minded

Be Adventurous

Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward

Be a Ninja

Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers

Be a Host

Treat guests and teammates like you woul