Maintenance Assistant - Hotel

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure the upkeep of its vibrant hotel property. This role involves performing essential repairs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring cleanliness across the hotel premises. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanics, particularly in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive workplace with numerous benefits, including a competitive retirement plan and hotel discounts. If you're ready to contribute to a fantastic guest experience, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

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

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.
• Requires valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic repairs, plumbing, electrical work, and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of public areas and service pool and spa areas.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical Skills

Plumbing

General Maintenance

Mechanic Experience

Job description

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Team! Our Hilton Garden Inn is located just off I-4, two miles from Universal Orlando Resort. With 158 guest rooms, our hotel has a full service restaurant, The Garden Grille & Bar that serves breakfast, dinner, and drinks. We are home to the well-known Tiki Bar where guests enjoy Florida weather outdoors by our Fire Pit. The Hilton Garden Inn 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.

Role:

• 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.

Flexibility to work AM and PM Shifts and Holidays and Weekends. RATE OF PAY $17.75 per hour

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 drivers 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

Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.