Substitute Painter

Highgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in New York, NY seeks a Substitute Painter to maintain the property, focusing on painting across the hotel. You will perform painting tasks, repairs, and ensure work meets standards for guest areas and back-of-house spaces.

The role requires readiness for flexible hours, strong attention to detail, and ability to communicate with team members and guests. Prior hotel experience is preferred; lifting and physical tasks are involved.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel experience is helpful.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or college coursework in a related field is helpful.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Must lift heavy objects; physical stamina required.
• Strong communication with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building, walls and items are painted in a presentable manner.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school and/or college coursework related field

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Times Square, the iconic Row NYC has completed a $140+ million transformation of all guest rooms and public spaces. The hotel is surrounded by 24 Broadway theaters, is 1 block from Restaurant Row and is close to Jacob Javits Convention Center, Macy’s, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and many of NYC’s top attractions. The hotel offers 1,331 newly built guestrooms with a variety of bedding configurations including king, queen, double/double and twin.

Overview

The Substitute Painter is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with a focus on painting throughout the property.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building, walls and items are painted in a presentable manner.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.