Shipboard Maintenance & Carpentry Specialist — 70% Travel

American Cruise Lines; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a skilled Hotel Maintenance Technician for the Western Region. The role covers interior hotel spaces onboard ships, traveling ~70% to inspect and repair areas, with carpentry tasks including wallpaper, tile, carpet, trim, and artwork installation.

Reports to Hotel Operations Manager and collaborates with Fleet Hotel Maintenance Manager. The technician will work during operating season onboard ships and perform off-season maintenance to prepare vessels for

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of carpentry experience in hotels or cruise ships.
• Ability to travel to vessels as required.
• Strong organizational and verbal/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 TV's.
• Performs general carpentry tasks.
• Fixes or replaces broken fixtures and equipment.
• Replaces light fixtures and fans.
• Resolves issues that are assigned from the Hotel Maintenance ticket system.
• Accomplishes work duties and tasks independently with limited daily supervision.
• Follows required safety protocols.
• Works neatly and cleans work space frequently.
• Sends summary reports to Hotel Operations Manager for work completed or outstanding while onboard vessel.
• Manages sub-contractors to ensure all work scheduled is completed and acceptable to terms.
• Performs inspections to ensure quality and assure work before ships go back into service.
• Participates in weekly meetings with Hotel Operations Manager & Hotel General Managers.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Travel to vessels

Communication skills

English language

Drug test

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking a skilled Hotel Maintenance Technician for the Western Region. The role covers interior hotel spaces onboard ships, traveling ~70% to inspect and repair areas, with carpentry tasks including wallpaper, tile, carpet, trim, and artwork installation.

Reports to Hotel Operations Manager and collaborates with Fleet Hotel Maintenance Manager. The technician will work during operating season onboard ships and perform off-season maintenance to prepare vessels for