Painter / Carpenter

Hotel Leveque; Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the team at a leading resort on the shores of Geneva Lake as a Painter. You will be responsible for preparing and painting surfaces, performing carpentry tasks, and ensuring guest satisfaction through quality maintenance. This role offers a chance to be part of a supportive team with opportunities for growth and great benefits.

Benefits

Employee discounts on property

Guest room discounts for friends and family

Free meals with every shift

On-the-job training

Medical, dental, and life insurance for full-time employees

Dental, Vision, and Teladoc benefits for part-time employees

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar job in the hospitality industry preferred.
• Ability to remove, construct, repair, and refinish carpentry items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls and surfaces for painting.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Construct and repair furniture.

Skills

Ability to use hand tools

Ability to use power tools

Ability to hang wallpaper

Ability to repair and paint drywall

Ability to install tiles and grout

Ability to refinish woodwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: As an Abbey Resort associate, you will have the opportunity to be part of an incredible team at an all-service resort situated on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake. We aim to hire individuals who are ready and committed to exceeding guest expectations by genuinely creating lasting memories, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing outstanding service every time.

BASIC FUNCTION: A Painter prepares walls and other surfaces for painting by using sandpaper, scraping, and removing old paint. They make on-site preparations for building scaffolding and covering fixtures, filling cracks and holes with appropriate materials like plaster. A Carpenter specializes in working with wood to construct, install, and repair structures and objects. Carpenters are highly trained in their craft, possessing a deep understanding of woodworking techniques and principles. They are adept at creating accurate measurements and using a wide array of tools and machinery to shape and join wood components.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar job in the hospitality industry is preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Abilities to remove, construct, repair, and refinish carpentry items (e.g., ceilings, walls, floors, furniture).
• Ability to hang wallpaper.
• Ability to repair and paint drywall and other surfaces using rollers, brushes, and spray guns.
• Ability to install tiles and grout.
• Ability to refinish woodwork requiring staining, varnishing, and lacquering.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Resolve guest problems and handle all guest requests.
• Identify problems, initiate work orders, accomplish assigned work orders, and perform necessary repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain logs in an organized manner.
• Construct furniture.
• Repair and refinish wood and drywall surfaces.
• Identify and match paint and stain colors.
• Purchase materials and maintain inventory.
• Paint and re-paint surfaces.
• Hang wallpaper.
• Install tiles and grout.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interact effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Work hours may vary based on business needs, including holidays, weekends, various shifts, overtime, or reduced hours.

ENVIRONMENT: Works in all areas of the property, both indoor and outdoor, possibly in inclement weather. Must be able to work at various heights on ladders, roofs, etc.

The Friendliest Resort in Lake Geneva is growing our team!

Explore everything a career in hospitality has to offer when you join the team at The Abbey Resort. We aim to hire individuals with a "Can Do" attitude committed to creating memorable experiences for all we serve.

As part of the Abbey Resort family, you will have the opportunity to join an incredibly talented team with great benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement both in our resort and at our sister properties worldwide.

• Employee discounts on property and at other First Hospitality properties
• Guest room discounts for friends and family
• Free meals with every shift
• On-the-job training
• Welcoming and supportive global network
• Medical, dental, and life insurance, 401K, and more for full-time employees
• Dental, Vision, and Teladoc benefits for part-time employees