Building Maintenance Assistant

North Central Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide hotel discounts

Free stays at hotels

Referral bonuses

401(k) match

Paid volunteer hours

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

The Trade Hotel Milwaukee is seeking a Building Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Milwaukee. Starting pay is $18-$22 per hour with weekend availability required and open to both morning and evening shifts.

NCG Hospitality values growth and teamwork, offering mentorship, employee discounts at our hotels, paid time off, and a path to career development within the North Central Group portfolio.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel, building, or apartment maintenance experience is desirable but not required.
• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with building construction basics.
• Ability to operate common power and hand tools.
• Patience and creative problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and assist in overall property upkeep.
• Perform guest room preventative maintenance, e.g., painting, battery checks, smoke detector checks, HVAC cleaning.
• Maintain grounds, landscaping, outbuildings, and parking areas in a neat, safe condition.
• Assist with pool, spa, and general area maintenance per local codes and brand standards.
• Respond promptly to reports of guest problems and concerns.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Building construction

Power tools

Hand tools

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Job description

Building Maintenance Assistant, The Trade Hotel Milwaukee

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Starting at $18-$22/hour, experienced candidates may qualify for a higher wage
Flexible availability required on weekends

Open to both morning and evening shifts

Why You'll Love Working Here

The Building Maintenance Assistant position is more than a job, it's a path to a fulfilling adventure, one that you direct and we guide. A place where your impact matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions are valued. We'll invest in you, providing tools, resources, and mentorship to help you succeed all while staying true to our core values of Growth, Fun, Trust, and Responsibility.

We take great pride in the inclusive environment we've created attributing to our award-winning status, an experience in which team members at every level are fully engaged and can see the relationship between their job responsibilities and the overall success of the The Trade Hotel Milwaukee.

How You'll Make An Impact

Our detail-oriented Building Maintenance Assistant responds to maintenance requests, and supports the overall upkeep of the property.

• Performs guest room preventative maintenance duties such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks and HVAC cleaning
• Maintains the grounds, landscaping, outbuildings and parking areas in a clean, neat, safe and attractive manner
• Assists in maintaining pool, spa and general area of the property according to specific local codes and brand standards
• Promptly responds to reports of guest problems and concerns

What Success Looks Likes

• Prior hotel, building or apartment maintenance experience is desirable, but not necessary
• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building construction
• Operation knowledge of common power and hand tools
• Ability to perform task-oriented repetitive functions consistently, on-time and error free
• Ability to be patient and creatively problem solve

What Will You Get At NCG Hospitality?

The Trade Hotel Milwaukee is proudly managed by NCG Hospitality, an award winning, family-owned third generation business and leader in the ownership, development, and operations of over 30 premier hospitality properties.

Career Development

• Personalized career pathing and skill development
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Educational and certification reimbursement

Team Member Perks

• Worldwide hotel discounts and free stays at NCG Hospitality managed hotels
• Catch of the Day – earn bonuses for going above and beyond to support team and guests
• Everyone Sells – earn cash for bringing in business to our properties
• Paid Volunteer hours – Earn money for community service

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid sick time and Paid Time Off
• Virtual telehealth access and employee assistance resources
• Monthly health and fitness reimbursement programs

Financial Support

• Same-day pay options
• Referral bonus – earn cash for bringing great team members
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2%

Ready To Grow With Us?

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NCG Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.