Maintenance Technician

Company Description

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants,  convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors.

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Job Description

The Maintenance Tech 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.

• Technical electrical motor troubleshooting and/or repair
• H.V.A.C. and refrigeration troubleshooting and/or repair
• Technical plumbing troubleshooting and/or repair
• Minor Carpentry
• Use all power tools safely, including pressure washers and compressors
• Repairs may include gas-fired equipment repair or door lock repairs as well as repair of electronic equipment to include all office and audiovisual equipment
• Respond to all Guest Requests quickly attentively 
• Respond to all emergency or life-threatening situations
• Follow established safety procedures
• Log and communicate all essential information in the Engineering logbook
• Move various objects for relocation and/or access
• Maintain complete knowledge of resort fire system, well water system, septic system, and irrigation system
• Participate in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of the Planet Auberge program.

Qualifications

• Experience serving as a technician or engineer within a hotel or property management preferred
• Experience with power tools, including proper use and safety
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions for equipment, furniture assembly, and safety labels
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, co-workers, and management
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record
• Previous hospitality experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and commitment to guest satisfaction
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs throughout the shift
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Bilingual skills are a plus

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

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