Furniture finishing & touch up specialist

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee discounts

Complimentary parking

Colleague meal

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is looking for a Furniture Finishing and Touch Up Specialist. Candidates should have over 5 years experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, preferably with luxury hotel experience. Responsibilities include executing tasks assigned by management, maintaining logs, and responding to guest requests. This is a full-time role with flexible scheduling needs. Benefits include multiple plans, paid time off, 401K, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience working around mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, finishing.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any required licenses, certificates or permits.
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execution of assigned tasks, projects or programs as instructed by management.
• Ensure logs and record sheets are completed before the end of each shift.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests or management within a given time.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Finishing skills

Carpentry

Education

High school or equivalent education

Job description

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Furniture finishing and touch up specialist to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. The Furniture finishing and touch up specialist will be responsible for inspecting and carrying out repairs of all areas within the hotel; execution of standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execution of assigned tasks, projects or programs, as instructed by the department's management and ensure completion competently within a given time.
• Ensure all logs, record sheets, day to day events are correctly completed and kept up to date prior to completion of shift.
• Ensure any work requests that may come from the hotel guests or senior management is responded to within a given time. All such requests are to be recorded along with what action is taken.
• If, for any reason maintenance requests are not completed, these are to be highlighted and handed over to Engineering Management.
• Ensure that at the start of each shift you obtain assignments of the function list for the day via CMMS (Centralized Maintenance Management System).
• Continuously searching for new ideas and product improvements, guest and colleague’s demands are met.
• Display knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: fire life, health, safety, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, laundry, spa, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area and/or general building.

Qualifications

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience working around mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, finishing.
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any required licenses, certificates or permits.
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Physical demands: Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and prolonged extended periods of standing.

Benefits

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401K.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued.
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal.

Posted Salary Range

USD $25.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position does not earn tips.