Maintenance Tech

Weekender Hospitality; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekender Hospitality seeks a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine maintenance tasks, preventative care, and respond to basic repair requests to keep the property in excellent condition.

You will handle minor repairs, support larger projects under supervision, follow safety procedures, and work with guest and staff requests to ensure a safe, welcoming environment. This entry level role offers hands-on learning and growth in a fast-growing hospitality startup.

Qualifications

• Basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC troubleshooting for minor issues.
• Proficiency in carpentry, painting and general repair tasks.
• Ability to diagnose issues and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent communication to interact with guests and staff.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and environments.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools; physical stamina required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; able to be on foot most of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic repairs such as light bulb replacement and minor carpentry.
• Assist with routine inspections of equipment and report issues.
• Support outdoor upkeep including landscaping and snow removal.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and on time.
• Follow safety procedures when using tools and chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in maintenance areas.
• Provide courteous responses to guest and staff requests.
• Assist Maintenance II and leadership with larger repairs.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC basics

Carpentry

Painting

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

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!

• Always be a student and always be open-minded
• Be Adventurous
• Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward
• Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers
• Be a Host
• Treat guests and teammates like you would family
• Be of Integrity
• Own your Domain: Be accountable to your job & the greater mission
• Embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability
• Follow-through and do what you say you’re going to do

What you'll be responsible for:

As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll focus on routine maintenance tasks, preventative care, and responding to basic repair requests. You’ll help keep the property in excellent condition by handling minor repairs, supporting preventative maintenance, and assisting with larger projects under supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform basic repairs such as light bulb replacement, unclogging drains, patching walls, and minor carpentry or painting tasks.
• Assist with routine inspections of equipment (e.g., HVAC filters, plumbing fixtures, safety devices) and report issues promptly.
• Support outdoor upkeep, including light landscaping, snow removal, or debris cleanup.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and on time.
• Follow safety procedures when using tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in maintenance areas and storage spaces.
• Provide courteous and timely responses to guest and staff requests.
• Assist Maintenance II and leadership staff with larger repairs or projects.

Success Measures

• Completes assigned checklists and basic repair tasks correctly and on time.
• Reports maintenance issues promptly and accurately to supervisors.
• Demonstrates safe tool and equipment use with zero preventable safety incidents.
• Consistently follows instructions and works well as part of the team.
• Shows steady skill growth by asking questions and applying learned techniques.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to troubleshoot and repair minor issues.
• Proficiency in carpentry, painting, and general repair tasks.
• Ability to diagnose issues and identify solutions to maintenance problems.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with guests and staff regarding maintenance requests.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Physical stamina and dexterity.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to be on foot for long periods, up to 90% of day.
• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, crawling, and/or bending throughout shift.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50lbs from time to time.