Maintenance Technician - $500 Sign-On Bonus

Auberge Collection; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection in Kennebunk, Maine seeks a Maintenance Technician to join the engineering team. The role covers troubleshooting and repairing electrical motors, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and minor automotive repairs, with a $500 sign-on bonus and hourly compensation.

You will respond to guest requests, follow safety procedures, maintain logbooks, and support sustainability initiatives. Experience in hotel maintenance is preferred, and flexibility to work weekends and

Qualifications

• Experience serving as a technician or engineer within a hotel or property management preferred.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions for equipment, furniture assembly, and safety labels.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, co-workers, and management.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Technical electrical motor troubleshooting and/or repair.
• HVAC and refrigeration troubleshooting and/or repair.
• Technical plumbing troubleshooting and/or repair.
• Use all power tools safely, including pressure washers and compressors.
• Repairs may include gas-fired equipment repair or door lock repairs as well as repair of electronic equipment to include all office and audiovisual equipment.
• Respond to all Guest Requests quickly attentively.
• Respond to all emergency or life-threatening situations.
• Follow established safety procedures.
• Log and communicate all essential information in the Engineering logbook.
• Move various objects for relocation and/or access.
• Maintain complete knowledge of resort fire system, well water system, septic system, and irrigation system.
• Participate in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of the Planet Auberge program.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC

Plumbing

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician - $500 Sign-On Bonus

• Full-time
• Job Type: Non-Management
• Compensation: USD 25 - USD 26 - hourly

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors.

The Maintenance Tech is part of our engineering team and responsible for all technical operations at the hotel. This individual will troubleshoot and repair electrically run motors & devices, HVAC systems, carpentry projects, and plumbing projects, as well as minor automotive repairs and painting.

• Technical electrical motor troubleshooting and/or repair
• H.V.A.C. and refrigeration troubleshooting and/or repair
• Technical plumbing troubleshooting and/or repair
• Use all power tools safely, including pressure washers and compressors
• Repairs may include gas-fired equipment repair or door lock repairs as well as repair of electronic equipment to include all office and audiovisual equipment
• Respond to all Guest Requests quickly attentively
• Respond to all emergency or life-threatening situations
• Follow established safety procedures
• Log and communicate all essential information in the Engineering logbook
• Move various objects for relocation and/or access
• Maintain complete knowledge of resort fire system, well water system, septic system, and irrigation system
• Participate in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of the Planet Auberge program.

• Experience serving as a technician or engineer within a hotel or property management preferred
• Experience with power tools, including proper use and safety
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions for equipment, furniture assembly, and safety labels
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, co-workers, and management
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record
• Previous hospitality experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and commitment to guest satisfaction
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs throughout the shift
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Bilingual skills are a plus

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information: auberge.com
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About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.
For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

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