Maintenance Technician (PM Shift)

Company Description

Only a two-hour drive from New York City, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection is a luxury country retreat located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut. Set on 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the property defines New England elegance and is renowned as one of the northeast’s most lauded luxury hideaways. Boasting 35 guest rooms, the hotel offers exceptional service and gracious attention to guest’s personalized needs. Wellness amenities include The Retreat at Mayflower Inn, a 20,000 sq. ft. sanctuary aiming to purify and detoxify through holistic treatments, promote wellbeing, and leave guests feeling relaxed and renewed. The resort also boasts expansive gardens, a tennis court, miles of hiking trails, a standalone two-story private-event space, The Huntress boutique, and two dining venues including The Garden Room for New England-inspired fine dining and the Tap Room, for casual country fare. In honor of the Inn’s centennial birthday in fall 2020, acclaimed New York-based interior designer Celerie Kemble oversaw a dramatic redesign encompassing guest rooms and suites, Mayflower’s signature restaurant, and the Inn’s historic main house, featuring a charming parlor. 

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Job Description

The Engineer 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.  Please note, we are hiring for the PM shift (3pm - 11pm.) 

• Respond to and attend guest repair requests in a timely manner.

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.

• Ensure each day’s activities and any issues are communicated to other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.

• Demonstrate solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform repair and maintenance tasks.

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on all types of equipment, including pump and motor replacement, plumbing such as plunging toilets and unclogging drains, and electrical equipment including lamps, extension cords, gas fireplaces, vacuum cleaners, electrical switches, outlets, and other guest room items.

• Assist with surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, and light bulb and A/C filter replacement.

• Utilize the Alice system to proactively perform maintenance work and respond to open and active maintenance tickets in a timely manner.

• Perform entry to mid level troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.

• Assist with reasonable hotel operation requests; ie. set up and breakdown of property events, CAPEX project execution, and additional tasks deemed necessary by property management.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including installing, removing, repairing, and maintaining landscape lighting, signs, cables, chains, gates, posts, fences, and rock walls.

• Maintain the appearance of public areas by regularly inspecting the grounds and removing trash and debris, including raking, sweeping, and bagging leaves, dirt, and litter from driveways and sidewalks, and transporting trash to designated central collection points daily.

• Perform additional duties, such as maintaining areas in the spa and hotel public spaces, as instructed by hotel leadership.

• Move furniture as needed to support maintenance or operational needs.

• Maintain and light fire pits daily when weather permits.

• Use electronic devices supplied by Mayflower Inn & Spa, such as phones, earbuds, and radios, during work hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience serving as a technician or engineer within a hotel or property management preferred
• Experience with power tools use and safety
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions on assembly of mechanical equipment, furniture and warning labels
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management 
• Valid driver's license iand clean motor vehicle record

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to lux