Maintenance Assistant

Buffalo Lodging; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,485 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities

Hotel Discounts for Employees and Family

Job summary

Buffalo Lodging is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure the upkeep of their hotel property near Buffalo Airport. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of mechanic experience and is skilled in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Responsibilities include basic repairs, maintenance of fixtures, and ensuring cleanliness of the building. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.
• Skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general maintenance required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for upkeep of hotel property, assisting Chief Engineer.
• Perform basic repair work, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Maintain cleanliness of internal areas and public spaces.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

General maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo-Airport, 4243 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Description

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Team! Our Courtyard® by Marriott Buffalo Airport, where our #1 priority is providing a clean and safe environment is conveniently located across from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, minutes from Walden Galleria Mall and Downtown Buffalo. With 139 beautifully appointed rooms, our Courtyard offers our guests a delicious breakfast sandwich paired with a signature Starbucks® coffee and other items at our Bistro Restaurant & Bar. The Courtyard by Marriott/Buffalo Airport is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award‑winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for the upkeep of the hotel property, assisting the Chief Engineer.

• Major duties include basic repair work, painting, wall covering, plumbing, electrical work, pool operations, preventative maintenance, and indoor and outdoor grounds upkeep.
• Maintains all fixtures and equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule and records such maintenance in log books as required by BLA and hotel brand.
• Maintains and services pool and spa areas including testing and recording as stated by the state and local regulations.
• Cleans internal areas of buildings including sweeping, mopping and removing garbage from building. Maintains cleanliness of public and storage areas as well as the parking lot.

Typical shifts would be: Any day of the week, including weekends.

Pay range: $18.50 - $19.50

What You Bring

At least 2 years of mechanic experience in a hotel or a related field. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required. Must be able to bend, kneel, lift, push, carry and pull up to 75 lbs. Requires reaching overhead, climbing, crouching, and twisting. Valid driver’s license required.

What We Offer You

At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:

• Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group.

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.

Education

Certificate or better. High School or better.

Experience

Two years of mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.