Shipboard Hotel Maintenance Technician

American Cruise Lines; Cascade Locks (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a skilled Hotel Maintenance Technician for the Western Region to ensure guest spaces aboard ships are well-maintained and built to standards. The role involves hands-on carpentry, wallpaper, tile, and carpet installation, plus repairs to trim and fixtures during active cruising seasons.

Travel to ships (approximately 70%) is required, with off-season projects to prepare vessels for return to service.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of carpentry experience in Hotels or Cruise Ships.
• Ability to travel to and from vessels as required.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Inspects public areas and stateroom hotel furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Installs wallpaper, tile, and carpet.
• Repairs and installs wood trim and moldings.
• Paints doors, walls, trim.
• Installs artwork and TVs.
• Performs general carpentry tasks.
• Follows required safety protocols.
• Sends summary reports to Hotel Operations Manager for work completed or outstanding while onboard vessel.
• Manages sub-contractors to ensure that all work scheduled is completed and acceptable to the agreed terms and conditions.
• Performs inspections to ensure quality and assurance of work completed prior to ships going back into service.
• Participates in weekly meetings with Hotel Operations Manager & Hotel General Managers.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Travel willingness

English communication

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking a skilled Hotel Maintenance Technician for the Western Region to ensure guest spaces aboard ships are well-maintained and built to standards. The role involves hands-on carpentry, wallpaper, tile, and carpet installation, plus repairs to trim and fixtures during active cruising seasons.

Travel to ships (approximately 70%) is required, with off-season projects to prepare vessels for return to service.